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

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus Louisville
    8h 16m
    $35–83

  2. Drive 193.1 mi

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

  3. Drive to Covington, fly

    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
    5h 54m
    $117–675

  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
    5h 42m
    $116–674

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

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Columbus. However, you can drive to Middletown Station @ Target, take the line 31 bus to S 5th @ W Jefferson, walk to W Jefferson @ S 6th, take the line 10 bus to W Broadway @ S 10th, walk to Louisville, KY Bus Station, then take the bus to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St. Alternatively, you can drive from Lexington to Columbus in around 3h 22m.

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