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

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Churchill Downs by plane, bus, train, 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 17m
    $121–580

  2. Bus via Sharonville

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Sharonville/Cincinnati, OHbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    15h 36m
    $141–183

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    28h 18m
    $329–669

  4. Drive 733.2 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Churchill Downscar car 733.2 mi
    12h 58m
    $134–194

  5. 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 20m
    $199–1,031

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    5h 36m
    $137–714

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

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    6h 41m
    $155–1,352

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    20h 55m
    $133–252

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: 659.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between New York, NY, 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 New York, NY to Churchill Downs via Sharonville/Cincinnati, OH, Greyhound Station Cincinnati, Louisville, KY Bus Station, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 15h 36m.

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