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

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Kentucky Derby by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or bus

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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 Kentucky Derbycar car
    4h 45m
    $115–673

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    19h 11m
    $145–228

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    26h 6m
    $494–770

  4. Drive  672.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Kentucky Derbycar car 672.3 mi
    11h 35m
    $115–166

  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
    5h 16m
    $194–1,107

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHL - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 10m
    $189–929

  7. 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 51m
    $155–1,411

  8. 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
    6h
    $164–770

Philadelphia to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 600.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 19h 11m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 5 times a day.

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