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How to get fromKentucky Derby to New Orleansby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kentucky Derby to New Orleans by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SDF - MSY
    3h 15m
    $235–720

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 27m
    $117–233

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    24h 54m
    $302–633

  4. Drive 702.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kentucky Derby to New Orleanscar car 702.7 mi
    11h 26m
    $129–186

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kentucky Derby to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane LEX - MSY
    6h 34m
    $154–772

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Kentucky Derby, KY, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kentucky Derby to New Orleans Bus Station via 7th @ Algonquin, 12th @ Broadway, Louisville, KY, Nashville Bus Station, and Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 18h 27m.

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