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How to get fromKentucky Derby to Mammoth Cave National Parkby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kentucky Derby to Mammoth Cave National Park by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Shell gas station - Cave Citybus bus Indianapolis
    2. Take the carferry from Mammoth Cave to Mammoth Cavecarferry car ferry Green River Ferry
    2h 11m
    $60–156

  2. Drive 88.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kentucky Derby to Mammoth Cave National Parkcar car 88.2 mi
    1h 50m
    $17–24

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  • Distance: 96.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Kentucky Derby, KY, USA and Mammoth Cave National Park, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kentucky Derby to Mammoth Cave National Park. However, you can take the taxi to La Tropicana - Louisville, KY, take the bus to Shell gas station - Cave City, drive to Mammoth Cave, take the car ferry to Mammoth Cave, then drive to Mammoth Cave National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Kentucky Derby to Mammoth Cave National Park in around 1h 50m.

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