There are 3 ways to get from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
3h 26m$24–53Drive 117.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derbycar 117.5 mi
2h 2m$22–31Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512
3h 31m$37–53
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby is to drive which takes 2h 2m 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 7th @ Algonquin via 13th @ Magazine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Kentucky Derby is 119 miles. The road distance is 118.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $23 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Louisville Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Indianapolis to Kentucky Derby.
There are 561+ hotels available in Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
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