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

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

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane HOU - SDF
    5h 4m
    $132–754

  2. Bus

    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 to Louisville, KYbus bus
    25h 31m
    $188–300

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    27h 58m

  4. Drive  934.1 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Kentucky Derbycar car 934.1 mi
    16h 12m
    $160–231

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAH - SDF
    5h 45m
    $134–757

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Covington (CVG)plane plane IAH - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 2m
    $149–779

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest 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, Delta, and American Airlines 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, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 25h 31m.

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