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How to get fromLexington-Fayette to Raleighby car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Lexington-Fayette to Raleigh by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Drive from Lexington-Fayette to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SDF - RDU
    4h 25m
    $97–484

  2. Drive 446.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Lexington-Fayette to Raleighcar car 446.5 mi
    8h 43m
    $82–118

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    16h 40m
    $153–248

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0110
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 17m
    $342–649

  5. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LEX - RDU
    6h 37m
    $94–554

  6. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane LEX - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 28m
    $106–510

  7. Bus, train via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    17h 58m
    $186–320

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati, OH to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte to Raleighbus bus
    20h 39m
    $183–313

Lexington-Fayette to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Lexington-Fayette, KY, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Lexington Bus Stop to GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 16h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly.

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