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Five ways to Travel from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby

Composite routes from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby

Cheapest
9 h 26 min
Car
884 km.
from $48
Other
4 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
660 km.
from $409.76
16 h 50 min
660 km.
from $255.55
21 h 59 min
Train, Bus, Taxi
660 km.
from $461.22

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Blue
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$766.36
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louisville
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$587.54
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Louisville
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$587.54

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louisville
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$332.09
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Louisville
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.34–$344.86

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louisville
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$127.73–$421.50
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Louisville
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$140.50–$434.27

Breeze Airways

Website:
flybreeze.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Louisville
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$43.43–$229.91

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.49–$140.50

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$153.27
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.16–$153.27

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.55–$89.41
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomington
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.81–$166.04

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Email:
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.86–$95.79

Miller Transportation

Phone:
+1 800-544-2383
Website:
ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Orleans,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.05–$20.44

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Nashville to Louisville,
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.04–$140.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby?

The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby?

The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby is to fly and drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $163.04 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between North Carolina and Kentucky Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from North Carolina station to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via Atlanta Bus Station, Nashville and 12th @ Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

How far is it from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby?

The distance between North Carolina and Kentucky Derby is 583 km. The road distance is 765.9 km.

How do I travel from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby without a car?

The best way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 16h 50m and costs $65.22 - $380.43 .

How long does it take to get from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Carolina to Kentucky Derby bus from?

North Carolina to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby?

The best way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby is to bus which takes 16h 50m and costs $65.22 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $97.83 - $293.48 and takes 4h 23m. There are no good options to train between North Carolina to Kentucky Derby.

Where does the North Carolina to Kentucky Derby bus arrive?

North Carolina to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Kentucky Derby is 766 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from North Carolina to Kentucky Derby.

Where can I stay near Kentucky Derby?

There are 549+ hotels available in Kentucky Derby. Prices start at $46.77 per night.
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