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How to get fromNew Jersey to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from New Jersey to Kentucky Derby 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 18m
    $102–558

  2. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    19h 16m
    $108–225

  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 49m
    $324–661

  4. Drive 722.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Kentucky Derbycar car 722.5 mi
    12h 47m
    $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 Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 24m
    $206–1,144

  6. 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 54m
    $144–777

  7. 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 Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 13m
    $204–1,047

  8. 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 32m
    $142–730

  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 13m
    $122–234

New Jersey to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration19h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Kentucky Derby, 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 Kentucky Derby via Columbus - Downtown - Mound St, Louisville, KY Bus Station, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 19h 16m.

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