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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Kentucky Derby by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Rochester to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ROC - SDF
    5h 25m
    $188–1,023

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    17h 21m
    $110–211

  3. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    16h 15m
    $240–414

  4. Drive  602.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Kentucky Derbycar car 602.9 mi
    10h 19m
    $110–159

  5. Fly Rochester to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ROC - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 20m
    $125–590

  6. Fly Rochester to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ROC - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 25m
    $184–946

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BUF - SDF
    7h 22m
    $131–718

  8. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    22h 3m
    $448–717

Rochester (ROC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Kentucky Derby via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 17h 21m.

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