There are 3 ways to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 23 bus, line 29 bus
best- Take the bus from CVG Airport Terminal to 5th at Elmbus 2X
- Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Broadway @ S 11th to Bardstown @ Eastern Pkwybus 23
- Take the bus from Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown to Taylor @ Lillianbus 29
5h 4m$12–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Covington-CVG to Churchill Downs97.5 mi
1h 43mDrive 97.5 mi
- Drive from Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downscar 97.5 mi
1h 43m$18–26
Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs. However, there are services departing from CVG Airport Terminal and arriving at Taylor @ Lillian via Cincinnati - Downtown, W Broadway @ S 11th and Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Covington Airport (CVG) and Churchill Downs is 125 miles. The road distance is 98.1 miles.
The best way to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs without a car is to bus and line 23 bus and line 29 bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $11 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs, including transfers.
Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by TANK, depart from CVG Airport Terminal station.
Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by TANK, arrive at 5th at Elm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Covington Airport (CVG) to Churchill Downs.
There are 508+ hotels available in Churchill Downs.
What companies run services between Covington Airport (CVG), USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from CVG Airport Terminal to Churchill Downs via 5th at Elm, Cincinnati - Downtown, Louisville, KY Bus Station, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Lillian in around 5h 4m.
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- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (502) 585-1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transit Authority River City
Bus from W Broadway @ S 11th to Bardstown @ Eastern Pkwy
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Transit Authority River City
Bus from Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown to Taylor @ Lillian
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transit Authority River City
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Covington-CVG to Churchill Downs
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Covington Airport (CVG) and Churchill Downs. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.