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How to get fromKentucky Derby to Lexingtonby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kentucky Derby to Lexington by bus or car

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  1. Line 31 bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from S 5th @ W Jefferson to Middletown Station @ Targetbus bus 31
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    3h 27m
    $14–21

  2. Drive  81.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kentucky Derby to Lexingtoncar car 81.4 mi
    1h 33m
    $15–22

  3. Line 31 bus, drive via Central @ 4th

    1. Take the bus from S 5th @ W Jefferson to Middletown Station @ Targetbus bus 31
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    3h 41m
    $14–21

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  • Distance: 90.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Kentucky Derby, KY, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kentucky Derby to Lexington. However, you can walk to Taylor @ Larchmont, take the line 06 bus to S 5th @ W Jefferson, take the line 31 bus to Middletown Station @ Target, then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can drive from Kentucky Derby to Lexington in around 1h 33m.

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