I want to go from Cincinnati to the Kentucky Derby. Any Suggestions.?

Question

I have friends visiting me. We want to go down to Louisville for the Derby from Cincinnati for the day. Since we will be dinking obviously. I did not want to drive. I called and got a quote from a car service for $1200!! Does anyone know of a shuttle or something?

Answer 1

Draw straws and the loser has to stop drinking after the 5th race.  Count on at least an extra 2 hours to get there from Cincy.  Traffic will be rough.

Answer 2

and I was wondering, whatever happened to "designated drivers".

Answer 3

The Holiday Inn Downtown has a shuttle if you can get a room, you better call every day from now til derby day to check for cancellations.  Other than that, if you have deep pockets you could try the Galt.  If you gamble and have a harrah's reward card theres a casino on the Indiana side (Caesars), but i'm sure they're booked.  Worth a try.  If nothing else, drive there and go to the holiday inn for the shuttle.  Hang out at the bar in there for a while and then just hop in the shuttle when you want to go somewhere.  If you're lucky Melvin will be driving, hes a cool cat from Flint , MI.  Be nice to him and he'll show you the city proper.  Fourth street live will be packed so byob if you can.  Good Luck.