There are 6 ways to get from Tulsa to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Tulsa International Airport to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane TUL - SDF
6h 26m$163–955Drive 656.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tulsa to Kentucky Derbycar 656.2 mi
10h 41m$120–173Bus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
16h 41m$124–275Fly Tulsa International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane TUL - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar
7h 8m$125–622Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Drive from Tulsa to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane XNA - SDF
7h 28m$180–930Bus to Will Rogers World Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane OKC - SDF
7h 58m$207–968
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tulsa to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Tulsa to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $160 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tulsa station to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Tulsa Bus Station and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN and 13th @ Magazine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.
The distance between Tulsa and Kentucky Derby is 593 miles. The road distance is 660.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tulsa to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 16h 41m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Tulsa to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Tulsa to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tulsa Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tulsa to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $160 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 16h 41m.
Tulsa to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tulsa to Kentucky Derby is 660 miles. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Tulsa to Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Tulsa, OK, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, Louisville, KY, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 16h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tulsa International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Will Rogers World Airport to Louisville International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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