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How to get fromPort Charlotte to Kentucky Derbyby plane, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Charlotte to Kentucky Derby by plane, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly Punta Gorda Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PGD - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    3h 44m
    $200–891

  2. Fly Punta Gorda Airport to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PGD - SDF
    3h 58m
    $138–624

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    24h 6m
    $185–324

  4. Drive 915.3 mi

    1. Drive from Port Charlotte to Kentucky Derbycar car 915.3 mi
    16h 25m
    $167–242

  5. Line 17 bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to Downtown Transfer Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SRQ - SDF
    7h 36m
    $169–788

  6. Bus to Tampa, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane TPA - SDF
    8h 44m
    $282–672

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 864.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Port Charlotte, FL, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Port Charlotte to Kentucky Derby via Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop, Tampa, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Nashville, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 24h 6m. Alternatively, Allegiant Air flies from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) twice a week.

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