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

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There are 9 ways to get from Richmond to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane RIC - SDF
    6h 51m
    $111–653

  2. Drive 553.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Kentucky Derbycar car 553.3 mi
    9h 30m
    $101–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    19h 56m
    $122–226

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    23h 19m
    $227–482

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 41m
    $238–1,293

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    7h 2m
    $176–926

  7. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    7h 6m
    $106–590

  8. Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    6h 52m
    $119–1,184

  9. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    27h 50m
    $255–527

Richmond to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Kentucky Derby via Lynchburg Transit Center, Nashville, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 19h 56m.

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