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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Churchill Downs by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    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 23m
    $87–453

  2. Drive  389.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Churchill Downscar car 389.2 mi
    6h 43m
    $71–103

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    12h 29m
    $83–141

  4. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PIT - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Churchill Downscar car
    7h 39m
    $130–709

  5. Bus, fly to Louisville International Airport

    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
    4h 59m

Pittsburgh to Churchill Downs by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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 Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Lillian in around 12h 29m.

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