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How to get fromLancaster to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Lancaster to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Harrisburg International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDT - SDF
    9h 37m
    $197–1,116

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    19h 23m
    $82–184

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    19h 15m
    $96–202

  4. Drive 605.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Churchill Downscar car 605.1 mi
    10h 31m
    $111–160

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHL - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    8h 22m
    $223–1,179

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    8h 48m
    $161–812

  7. Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    9h 30m
    $152–1,309

  8. Train, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    10h 24m
    $202–1,566

  9. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    10h 54m
    $147–1,205

Lancaster to Churchill Downs by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Churchill Downs via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Cincinnati, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Race St & Court St, Cincinnati - Downtown, Louisville, KY Bus Station, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 19h 15m.

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