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How to get fromJefferson City to Kentucky Derbyby plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane COU - SDF
    6h 9m
    $178–650

  2. Drive 390.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Kentucky Derbycar car 390.6 mi
    6h 44m
    $72–103

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 44m
    $100–188

  4. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane COU - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 3m
    $235–917

  5. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane STL - SDF
    7h 48m
    $238–799

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    12h 54m
    $95–168

Jefferson City to Kentucky Derby by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Kentucky Derby via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 12h 54m.

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