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How to get fromCharlotte to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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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 17m
    $93–555

  2. Drive 437.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Kentucky Derbycar car 437.1 mi
    9h 14m
    $80–116

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    15h 45m
    $105–206

  4. 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 Kentucky Derbycar car
    4h 16m
    $135–822

  5. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    16h

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    17h 46m

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Kentucky Derby, 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 bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via Atlanta Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 15h 45m.

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