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How to get fromCharleston to Lexingtonby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Lexington by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CRW - LEX
    6h 9m
    $175–967

  2. Drive 173.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Lexingtoncar car 173.8 mi
    2h 56m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    14h 7m
    $52–136

  4. Train, bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    17h 3m
    $142–286

Yeager Airport (CRW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) every 3 hours.

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