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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SLC - SDF
    8h 9m
    $203–906

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    37h 1m
    $260–510

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    43h 50m
    $562–1,110

  4. Drive 1,578.6 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Kentucky Derbycar car 1,578.6 mi
    24h 57m
    $289–417

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SLC - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    8h 29m
    $325–1,423

Salt Lake City to Kentucky Derby by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,417.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Kentucky Derby via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 37h 1m.

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