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How to get fromAthens to Lexingtonby bus, plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Lexington by bus, plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ATL - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 46m
    $137–627

  2. Drive 366.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Lexingtoncar car 366.5 mi
    7h 23m
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2434
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0110
    10h 17m
    $98–173

  4. Bus, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ATL - LEX
    6h 35m
    $165–808

  5. Bus, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane ATL - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 6m
    $153–706

  6. Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus bus Groome Transportation
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0110
    11h 25m
    $134–212

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Lexington via Atlanta Bus Station and Lexington Bus Stop in around 10h 17m.

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