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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Kentucky Derbyby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Kentucky Derby by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeEWR - SDF
    5h 44m
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Columbus Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus StationbusCleveland
    20h 16m
    $86–201
  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to IndianapolistrainCardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbusChicago
    27h 56m
    $158–610
  4. Drive 735.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Kentucky Derbycar735.5 mi
    12h 58m
    $135–194
  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeLGA - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar
    5h 28m
    $151–787
  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeLGA - SDF
    5h 44m
    $109–450
  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planePHL - SDF
    7h 16m
    $134–1,149

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Kentucky Derby via Port Authority Bus Terminal, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Louisville, KY Bus Station, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 20h 16m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours.

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