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How to get fromLancaster to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Lancaster to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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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 42m
    $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 11m
    $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 8m
    $96–202

  4. Drive 605.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Kentucky Derbycar car 605.4 mi
    10h 32m
    $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 Kentucky Derbycar car
    8h 23m
    $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 52m
    $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 35m
    $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 29m
    $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 59m
    $147–1,205

  10. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    21h 36m
    $113–219

Lancaster to Kentucky Derby by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Kentucky Derby, 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 Kentucky Derby 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 8m.

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