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How to get fromSt. Louis to Churchill Downsby bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Churchill Downs by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0185 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus Evansville
    8h 24m
    $63–175

  2. Drive  262.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Churchill Downscar car 262.3 mi
    4h 21m
    $48–70

  3. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane STL - SDF
    5h 59m
    $104–706

  4. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane STL - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Churchill Downscar car
    6h 24m
    $620–978

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane STL - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    6h 47m
    $86–442

St. Louis to Churchill Downs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Churchill Downs via Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Lillian in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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