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How to get fromMiami to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Miami to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MIA - SDF
    5h 10m
    $131–703

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    24h 53m
    $172–294

  3. Drive  1,032.6 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Churchill Downscar car 1,032.6 mi
    18h 14m
    $189–273

  4. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane FLL - SDF
    5h 43m
    $164–858

  5. Fly Miami International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MIA - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Churchill Downscar car
    5h 30m
    $197–626

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane FLL - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Churchill Downscar car
    6h 4m
    $240–781

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 919.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Churchill Downs via Atlanta Bus Station, Nashville, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 24h 53m.

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