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How to get fromCharlotte Station (Amtrak) to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte Station (Amtrak) to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CLT - SDF
    4h 58m
    $96–608

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    18h 42m
    $69–165

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    17h 10m
    $106–188

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    26h 49m
    $284–618

  5. Drive 438.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte Station (Amtrak) to Churchill Downscar car 438.9 mi
    9h 13m
    $81–116

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CLT - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    5h
    $138–875

Charlotte Station (Amtrak) to Churchill Downs by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Charlotte Station (Amtrak), NC, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charlotte Station (Amtrak) to Churchill Downs via Graham St & Keswick Ave, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Nashville, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 17h 10m.

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