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How to get fromKnoxville to Churchill Downsby plane, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Knoxville to Churchill Downs by plane, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane TYS - SDF
    4h 26m
    $158–720

  2. Drive 234.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knoxville to Churchill Downscar car 234.1 mi
    4h 40m
    $43–62

  3. Bus via Brentwood

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Memphis
    8h 44m
    $199–339

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane TYS - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    5h 16m
    $240–1,187

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 18m
    $164–222

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Churchill Downs via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 19, Walmart Station Outbound, Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, and La Tropicana - Louisville, KY in around 8h 44m.

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