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

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

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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 15m
    $388–623

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 56m
    $65–170

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    15h 10m
    $187–345

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus 308 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Akron to Louisvillebus bus
    15h 56m
    $160–253

  5. Drive 602.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Kentucky Derbycar car 602.7 mi
    10h 19m
    $110–159

  6. 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 12m
    $210–1,040

  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 28m
    $147–739

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

Calendar104Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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 to Kentucky Derby via Buffalo, Akron, Louisville, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 15h 56m.

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