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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORF - SDF
    7h 1m
    $356–833

  2. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    9h 16m
    $118–533

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 16m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 40m

  5. Drive 660.9 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Churchill Downscar car 660.9 mi
    11h 20m
    $121–175

  6. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    6h 57m
    $178–850

  7. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 7m
    $178–331

  8. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Paolibus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Paoli to Churchill Downstaxi taxi
    30h 2m

Virginia Beach to Churchill Downs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 553.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Churchill Downs via Richmond, Downtown Transit Station, W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Nashville Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 22h 16m.

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