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How to get fromLexington to Kentucky Derbyby car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lexington to Kentucky Derby by car or bus

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  1. Drive, line 31 bus via Central @ 4th

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    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Middletown Station @ Target to S 5th @ W Jeffersonbus bus 31
    3h 15m
    $14–23

  2. Drive  80.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Kentucky Derbycar car 80.9 mi
    1h 36m
    $15–22

  3. Drive, line 31 bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Middletown Station @ Target to S 5th @ W Jeffersonbus bus 31
    3h 31m
    $14–23

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  • Distance: 87.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Kentucky Derby. However, you can drive to Middletown Station @ Target, take the line 31 bus to S 5th @ W Jefferson, walk to S 6th @ W Jefferson, take the line 04 bus to Central @ 4th, then walk to Kentucky Derby. Alternatively, you can drive from Lexington to Kentucky Derby in around 1h 36m.

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