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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Kentucky Derby by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    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 50m
    $114–706

  2. Drive  523.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Kentucky Derbycar car 523.4 mi
    10h 1m
    $96–138

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    20h 56m
    $122–219

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    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, KYbus bus
    26h 47m
    $250–654

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Covington (CVG)plane plane RDU - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 14m
    $114–628

  6. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane FAY - SDF
    7h 34m
    $122–639

  7. Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    33h 44m
    $345–808

Raleigh to Kentucky Derby by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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, Nashville, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 20h 56m.

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