There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)RDU - SDF
2h 59m$112–328Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound St
- Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Station
20h 47m$74–177Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
27h 24m$180–408Drive 511.8 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby511.8 mi
10h$94–135Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)RDU - LEX
- Drive from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Kentucky Derby
5h 13m$134–756
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $110 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via Regional Transit Center, Durham, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus - Downtown - Mound St and 12th @ Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Kentucky Derby is 423 miles. The road distance is 514.8 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 20h 47m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $110 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 20h 47m.
Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby is 515 miles. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Research Triangle to Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Kentucky Derby via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station Gate J, Durham, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus - Downtown - Mound St, Louisville, KY Bus Station, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 20h 47m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–150
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $75–200
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–440
- Business Class
- $170–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $22–45
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