What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Detroit is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Detroit is to drive and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $750 - $1,400.

How far is it from Lexington to Detroit?

The distance between Lexington and Detroit is 335 miles. The road distance is 346.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Detroit?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Lexington to Detroit, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lexington to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Detroit is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Lexington to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 506+ hotels available in Detroit.

Lexington to Detroit - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and line 3 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to Detroit by car, plane, or bus

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Drive to Covington, fly
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane CVG - DTW
4h 7m
$767–1,324
Drive, bus via Columbus
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus to Detroitbus
13h 57m
$57–148
Drive, bus (Greyhound)
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
11h 37m
$69–113
Drive 344.8 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Detroitcar 344.8 mi
5h 58m
$63–91
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SDF - DTW
4h 19m
$101–623
Line 3 bus to Blue Grass Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Centre Parkway @ 1349 to Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LEX - DTW
5h 45m
$69–434
Drive, bus via Dayton (Greyhound)
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
11h 59m
$68–118

Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 332.7 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Detroit. However, you can drive to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Detroit (DTW), walk to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, then take the line 261 bus to Cass & Michigan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Detroit Bus Station via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, and Louisville Bus Station in around 11h 37m.

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