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How to get fromMemphis to Kentucky Derbyby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Kentucky Derby by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Memphis
    7h 29m
    $118–146
  2. Drive  369.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Memphis to Kentucky Derbycar car 369.8 mi
    6h 32m
    $68–98
  3. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MEM - SDF
    5h 48m
    $102–654
  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MEM - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 14m
    $99–511

Memphis (MEM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KY 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–100 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours.

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