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How to get fromLos Angeles to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LAX - SDF
    8h 58m
    $339–1,216

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BUR - SDF
    8h 41m
    $218–912

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 1h
    $353–659

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 3h
    $730–1,486

  5. Drive 2,070.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Churchill Downscar car 2,070.4 mi
    33h 4m
    $378–546

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ONT - SDF
    9h 28m
    $245–980

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGB - SDF
    10h 27m
    $227–909

  8. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 16h
    $852–1,713

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,857.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Churchill Downs via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 2d 1h.

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