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How to get fromLexington to Jefferson Cityby car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Jefferson City by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane SDF - COU
    6h 2m
    $184–571

  2. Drive 465.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Jefferson Citycar car 465.5 mi
    8h 8m
    $85–123

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    14h 53m

  4. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    19h 37m

  5. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LEX - COU
    7h 39m
    $192–662

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    16h 39m

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Gainesway to Jefferson City via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Jefferson City in around 16h 39m.

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