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How to get fromPensacola to Kentucky Derbyby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane VPS - SDF
    5h 27m
    $183–671

  2. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PNS - SDF
    7h 3m
    $85–457

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    20h 53m
    $166–278

  4. Drive 612.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pensacola to Kentucky Derbycar car 612.1 mi
    10h 15m
    $112–162

  5. Fly Pensacola International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PNS - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    7h 22m
    $137–674

  6. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pensacola to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane VPS - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    7h 2m
    $235–888

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Pensacola, FL, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Pensacola to Kentucky Derby via Tallahassee, N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, Tallahassee, Nashville, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 20h 53m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours.

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