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

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

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SMF - SDF
    8h 48m
    $233–956

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 7h
    $382–712

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2d 11h
    $809–1,593

  4. Drive 2,224.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Kentucky Derbycar car 2,224.2 mi
    34h 39m
    $406–587

  5. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SMF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    9h 20m
    $375–1,523

  6. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SFO - SDF
    9h 43m
    $238–670

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OAK - SDF
    10h 38m
    $264–1,018

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$809Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,943.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 2d 7h.

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