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

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

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  1. Fly Dallas to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DAL - SDF
    4h 56m
    $107–559

  2. Bus via Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus Nuevo Laredo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Memphis
    19h 47m
    $165–399

  3. Drive 822 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Kentucky Derbycar car 822 mi
    13h 28m
    $150–217

  4. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DFW - SDF
    5h 53m
    $114–606

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DFW - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h
    $186–923

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    20h 31m
    $134–266

Dallas (DAL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 735.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston @ Main - S - Ns to Kentucky Derby via Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, La Tropicana - Louisville, KY, Preston @ Vim, W Jefferson @ S 6th, S 6th @ W Liberty, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 19h 47m.

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