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

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

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  1. Line 100 bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane RDU - SDF
    4h 40m
    $94–556

  2. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    20h 34m
    $127–254

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 47m
    $294–620

  4. Drive 523.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Kentucky Derbycar car 523.4 mi
    9h 58m
    $96–138

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to High Pointbus bus
    2. Take the bus from High Point to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 11m

  6. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    28h 17m
    $319–638

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Kentucky Derby via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 20h 34m.

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