What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kentucky Derby?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Kentucky Derby is to fly and bus which costs $650 - $2,100 and takes 29h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kentucky Derby?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 24h 52m and costs $850 - $2,900.

How far is it from Melbourne to Kentucky Derby?

The distance between Melbourne and Kentucky Derby is 9916 miles.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Kentucky Derby?

It takes approximately 27h 37m to get from Melbourne to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kentucky Derby?

There are 561+ hotels available in Kentucky Derby.

Melbourne to Kentucky Derby - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Kentucky Derby by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MEL - LEX
2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar
27h 37m
$1,233–4,240
Fly to Evansville, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Evansville (EVV)plane MEL - EVV
2. Take the bus from Evansville to Louisvillebus
29h 19m
$676–2,103
Fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MEL - SDF
24h 52m
$871–2,823
Fly to Nashville, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nashville (BNA)plane MEL - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
27h 10m
$1,351–2,580
Fly to Covington, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Covington (CVG)plane MEL - CVG
2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus
29h 8m
$932–3,075
Fly to Indianapolis, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MEL - IND
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
28h 30m
$903–2,891

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

18Weekly Planes

25h 25mAverage Duration

$1,288Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,858.3 mi
Duration: 27h 37m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Qantas, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) once daily.

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