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How to get fromSan Antonio to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Antonio to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SAT - SDF
    6h 57m
    $382–954

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane AUS - SDF
    8h 34m
    $165–779

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus Nuevo Laredo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Memphis
    25h 29m
    $188–447

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    33h 53m
    $386–779

  5. Drive 1,093 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Kentucky Derbycar car 1,093 mi
    17h 49m
    $200–289

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SAT - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    7h 35m
    $254–1,221

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 956.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Kentucky Derby via I-35 N Access & Marek St, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, La Tropicana - Louisville, KY, Preston @ Vim, W Jefferson @ S 5th, S 6th @ W Jefferson, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 25h 29m.

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