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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tulsa to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Tulsa International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane TUL - SDF
    6h 21m
    $173–955

  2. Drive  656.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tulsa to Kentucky Derbycar car 656.2 mi
    10h 41m
    $120–173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station 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
    16h 31m
    $136–282

  4. Fly Tulsa International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane TUL - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 57m
    $179–928

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

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane TUL - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    7h 25m
    $125–622

  6. Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Drive from Tulsa to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane XNA - SDF
    7h 52m
    $160–780

  7. Bus to Will Rogers World Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OKC - SDF
    7h 53m
    $230–1,020

Tulsa to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Tulsa, OK, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 16h 31m.

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