There are 2 ways to get from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Taylor @ Larchmont via W Broadway @ S 11th and Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Kentucky Derby is 126 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby.
There are 628+ hotels available in Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY twice daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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