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

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Kentucky Derby by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    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
    5h 21m
    $199–981

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    5h 21m
    $121–580

  3. Bus via Sharonville

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Sharonville/Cincinnati, OHbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135
    16h 59m
    $130–148

  4. Train, bus

    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 Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    27h 41m
    $331–669

  5. Drive 733.4 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Kentucky Derbycar car 733.4 mi
    13h
    $134–194

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    5h 40m
    $127–714

  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 46m
    $155–1,352

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27
    20h 46m
    $134–254

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

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Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from New York, NY to Kentucky Derby via Sharonville/Cincinnati, OH, Lenanon Rd & Crystalview Ct, Government Square Area C, 3rd at Main, Madison at RiverCenter, Covington Bus Stop, Louisville Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 16h 59m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours.

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