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How to get fromMiami to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Miami to Kentucky Derby 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 15m
    $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 46m
    $174–297

  3. Drive  1,032.9 mi

    1. Drive from Miami to Kentucky Derbycar car 1,032.9 mi
    18h 15m
    $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 48m
    $164–908

  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 Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 31m
    $177–576

  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 Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 5m
    $220–731

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

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 919.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miami Airport Station to Kentucky Derby via Atlanta Bus Station, Nashville, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 24h 46m.

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