There are 3 ways to get from Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus Bsb 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
8h 36m$37–128Drive 105 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Kentucky Derbycar 105 mi
1h 52m$20–28Bus via Nashville
- Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135
- Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus Nashville
11h 31m$79–124
Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Taylor @ Larchmont via Cincinnati, Indianapolis Union Station, W Broadway @ S 11th and Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Kentucky Derby is 272 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $35 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby.
There are 598+ hotels available in Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Kentucky Derby via Cincinnati, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 8h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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