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How to get fromNorfolk to Kentucky Derbyby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORF - SDF
    5h 31m
    $136–683

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 21m
    $103–440

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 21m
    $218–487

  4. Bus via Lewisville

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus
    27h 14m
    $109–234

  5. Drive  646.8 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Kentucky Derbycar car 646.8 mi
    11h 9m
    $118–171

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 21m
    $160–285

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princess Anne & Chapel to Kentucky Derby via Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Greensboro, Winston Salem, Columbus, Louisville, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 27h 14m.

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