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How to get fromLos Angeles to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Kentucky Derby 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
    9h 3m
    $369–866

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGB - SDF
    10h 31m
    $217–909

  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
    $354–660

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h

  5. Drive 2,070.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Kentucky Derbycar car 2,070.7 mi
    33h 5m
    $378–546

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BUR - SDF
    8h 45m
    $228–912

  7. 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 33m
    $245–980

  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
    $857–1,714

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,857.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Kentucky Derby, 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 Kentucky Derby via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 2d 1h.

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