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How to get fromLexington to Columbus, OHby car, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lexington to Columbus, OH by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Covington, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane CVG - CMH
    6h 7m
    $117–725

  2. Drive  193.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Lexington to Columbus, OHcar car 193.1 mi
    3h 22m
    $36–51

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    12h 22m
    $65–118

  4. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SDF - CMH
    6h 18m
    $116–674

Covington (CVG) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Columbus, OH. However, you can drive to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), take the line 7 bus to E Spring St & Neilston St, then walk to Columbus, OH. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Columbus, OH via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Indianapolis Union Station, and Columbus in around 12h 22m.

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