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How to get fromNew Jersey to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from New Jersey to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    5h 13m
    $102–558

  2. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    19h 38m
    $108–226

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    27h 56m
    $320–660

  4. Drive 722.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Churchill Downscar car 722.3 mi
    12h 45m
    $132–191

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHL - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    5h 23m
    $206–1,144

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LGA - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    5h 56m
    $204–1,047

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    6h 12m
    $142–730

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    5h 49m
    $144–777

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    20h 20m
    $120–230

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

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Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Churchill Downs via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Louisville, KY Bus Station, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 19h 38m.

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