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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Fly to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORF - SDF
5h 28m$356–833Drive 646.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Kentucky Derbycar 646.8 mi
11h 9m$118–171Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
25h 21m$272–562Bus via Lewisville
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
27h 19m$203–349Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORF - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar
5h 20m$178–850Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
27h 21m$165–335
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Kentucky Derby is to fly and drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Chapel and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via Norfolk, Greensboro, Winston Salem, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus and 13th @ Magazine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 19m.
The distance between Norfolk and Kentucky Derby is 545 miles. The road distance is 650.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kentucky Derby without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 21m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Norfolk to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Norfolk to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $350 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Lewisville, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 27h 19m.
Norfolk to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Kentucky Derby is 651 miles. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Norfolk to Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest 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, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Louisville, KY Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 27h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $20–29
Bus from Winston Salem to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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