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

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DTW - SDF
    4h 50m
    $83–555
  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    10h 26m
    $39–119
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    9h 1m
    $58–110
  4. Drive 359.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Kentucky Derbycar car 359.8 mi
    6h 12m
    $66–95
  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DTW - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    4h 43m
    $135–822

Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Greyhound-us also services this route once daily.

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