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How to get fromPortland to Kentucky Derbyby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Kentucky Derby by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PDX - SDF
    9h 24m
    $264–1,206

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2d 7h
    $693–1,434

  3. Drive 2,287.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Kentucky Derbycar car 2,287.5 mi
    36h 35m
    $418–603

  4. Fly Portland International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PDX - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    9h 14m
    $416–1,823

  5. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EUG - SDF
    11h 45m
    $286–1,119

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 10h
    $576–1,205

Portland to Kentucky Derby by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$693Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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