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How to get fromMissouri to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Missouri to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane STL - SDF
    6h 4m
    $114–706

  2. Drive  509.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Kentucky Derbycar car 509.3 mi
    8h 32m
    $93–135

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    13h 11m
    $109–242

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    15h 57m
    $219–414

  5. Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    18h 3m
    $291–431

  6. Fly from Kansas City

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MCI - SDF
    6h 45m
    $171–953

Missouri to Kentucky Derby by tram, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 13h 11m.

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