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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manhattan to Churchill Downs by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LGA - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    4h 58m
    $101–517

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27 / ...
    20h 53m
    $121–220

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    27h 48m
    $268–586

  4. Drive  737.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Churchill Downscar car 737.1 mi
    13h 7m
    $135–195

  5. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    5h 19m
    $146–768

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    5h 13m
    $154–860

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    6h 30m
    $164–1,453

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Churchill Downs via Columbus, Louisville, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 20h 53m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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