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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SNA - SDF
    7h 8m
    $216–934

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LAX - SDF
    9h 56m
    $197–828

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    2d 5h
    $372–672

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2d 6h
    $659–1,674

  5. Drive  2,070.4 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Kentucky Derbycar car 2,070.4 mi
    33h 7m
    $378–546

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Covington, drive

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    8h 47m
    $233–601

Irvine to Kentucky Derby by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$659Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,819.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Kentucky Derby via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 2d 5h.

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