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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Churchill Downsby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Churchill Downs by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHL - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    4h 38m
    $96–513

  2. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27 / ...
    17h 8m
    $109–224

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    26h 13m
    $250–549

  4. Drive  671.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Churchill Downscar car 671.8 mi
    11h 34m
    $123–178

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    4h 55m
    $144–806

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    5h 37m
    $135–1,261

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    5h 56m
    $132–699

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27 / ...
    18h 28m
    $104–199

Philadelphia to Churchill Downs by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Churchill Downs via Columbus, Louisville, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 6th @ W Jefferson, and Central @ 4th in around 17h 8m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours.

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