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

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

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  1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane HOU - SDF
    5h 4m
    $172–904

  2. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAH - SDF
    5h 37m
    $144–757

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 6m
    $175–279

  4. Drive  932.6 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Kentucky Derbycar car 932.6 mi
    16h 11m
    $171–246

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    27h 34m
    $195–288

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Kentucky Derby via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 25h 6m.

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