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How to get fromErie to Kentucky Derbyby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Erie to Kentucky Derby by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Erie to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27 / ...
    11h 50m
    $69–123

  2. Train, bus via Akron

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus 61
    3. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 39m
    $58–140

  3. Drive  446.2 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Kentucky Derbycar car 446.2 mi
    7h 36m
    $82–118

  4. Fly from Erie International Airport

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ERI - SDF
    7h 39m
    $123–655

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    12h 23m
    $100–200

  6. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CLE - SDF
    8h 33m
    $139–761

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BUF - SDF
    8h 52m
    $130–705

  8. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PIT - SDF
    8h 57m
    $143–789

Erie International Airport (ERI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 462.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 50m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Erie to Kentucky Derby via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, Louisville, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 4 times a day.

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