Rome2Rio

How to get fromCleveland Airport (CLE) to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Kentucky Derby

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CLE - SDF
    4h 48m
    $103–601

  2. Bus via West Salem

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to West Salem Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105
    2. Take the bus from West Salem Bus Station to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    10h 56m
    $40–92

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    9h 59m
    $42–88

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Kentucky Derbyrideshare rideshare 340.8 mi
    5h 45m

  5. Drive 340.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Kentucky Derbycar car 340.8 mi
    5h 45m
    $63–90

  6. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0105
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    10h 36m
    $44–106

Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Kentucky Derby by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Kentucky Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 309.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to Louisville, KY Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers