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How to get fromLouisville, KY to Churchill Downsby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville, KY to Churchill Downs by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 04 bus via 4th @ Friendship House

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    1. Take the bus from 4th @ Friendship House to 4th @ Heywoodbus bus 04
    42 min
    $1–3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Louisville, KY to Churchill Downstaxi taxi 3.3 mi
    6 min
    $13–16

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Louisville, KY to Churchill Downswalk walk 4 mi
    1h 16m

  4. Line 04 bus

    1. Take the bus from S 6th @ W Liberty to Central @ 4thbus bus 04
    49 min
    $1–3

  5. Line 12 bus, line 06 bus

    1. Take the bus from 12th @ Broadway to 7th @ Algonquinbus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from 7th @ Algonquin to Central @ Taylorbus bus 06
    1h 16m
    $2–3

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  • Distance: 3.9 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

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

Transit Authority of River City operates a bus from 4th @ Friendship House to 4th @ Heywood every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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