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How to get fromAthens to Lexingtonby bus or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Lexington by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Arlington Heightsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    11h 22m
    $38–119

  2. Drive 186.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Lexingtoncar car 186.3 mi
    4h 9m
    $34–50

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  • Distance: 370 mi
  • Duration: 11h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Lexington. However, you can take the bus to Arlington Heights, take the bus to Louisville, KY Bus Station, walk to W Broadway @ S 11th, take the line 23 bus to Bardstown @ Eastern Pkwy, take the line 40 bus to W Jefferson @ S 5th, take the line 31 bus to Middletown Station @ Target, then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can drive from Athens to Lexington in around 4h 9m.

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