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

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHX - SDF
    5h 48m
    $181–853

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHX - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    8h 8m
    $123–500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    39h 36m
    $337–580

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    43h 8m
    $892–1,453

  5. Drive  1,712.6 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Kentucky Derbycar car 1,712.6 mi
    27h 39m
    $313–452

  6. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHX - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 19m
    $217–406

Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,509 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 39h 36m.

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