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

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

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  1. Fly from Omaha

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OMA - SDF
    6h 26m
    $122–654

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    17h 51m
    $115–228

  3. Drive 692.6 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to Kentucky Derbycar car 692.6 mi
    11h 34m
    $127–183

  4. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LNK - SDF
    6h 17m
    $194–880

  5. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EAR - SDF
    6h 40m
    $157–646

  6. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field

    1. Fly from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LBF - SDF
    8h 50m
    $194–741

Nebraska to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Kentucky Derby via Des Moines, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 17h 51m.

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