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How to get fromPittsburgh to Churchill Downsby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Churchill Downs by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PIT - SDF
    5h 5m

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    11h 43m
    $69–136

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27 / ...
    9h 48m
    $82–140

  4. Drive 389 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Churchill Downscar car 389 mi
    6h 43m
    $71–103

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PIT - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    7h 7m
    $164–843

  6. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    10h 53m
    $73–155

Pittsburgh to Churchill Downs by bus and foot

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Churchill Downs via Columbus, Louisville, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 6th @ W Jefferson, and Central @ 4th in around 9h 48m.

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