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How to get fromSpringfield to Kentucky Derbyby plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Kentucky Derby by plane, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SGF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 51m
    $103–448

  2. Drive  477.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Kentucky Derbycar car 477.5 mi
    7h 55m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    13h 21m
    $108–240

  4. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SGF - SDF
    5h 47m
    $157–772

  5. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SGF - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 4m
    $152–744

Springfield to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 565.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Kentucky Derby via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 13h 21m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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