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

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Kinston is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Kinston is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 54m and costs $130 - $460.

How far is it from Lexington to Kinston?

The distance between Lexington and Kinston is 500 miles. The road distance is 526.8 miles.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Lexington to Kinston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lexington to Kinston?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Kinston is 527 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Lexington to Kinston.

Where can I stay near Kinston?

There are nine+ hotels available in Kinston.

Lexington to Kinston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Lexington to Kinston by plane, taxi, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Blue Grass Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane LEX - OAJ
2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Kinstontaxi
7h 54m
$132–457
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Greenville, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Greenville (PGV)plane LEX - PGV
2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Kinstonbus
8h 48m
$67–377
Drive, bus via Atlanta
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Kinstonbus
24h 37m
$146–255
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Toledo to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain
5. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Kinstonbus
33h 40m
$255–569
Drive 523.8 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Kinstoncar 523.8 mi
10h 16m
$96–139
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane LEX - EWN
2. Take the bus from New Bern to Kinstonbus
9h 14m
$85–428
Drive to Covington, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CVG - RDU
3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Kinstonbus
8h 32m
$127–654
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Kinstonbus
26h 22m
$117–245

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) flights

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4h 45mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Kinston, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Kinston. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Transit Center, take the line 8 bus to Terminal @ Bluegrass Field, walk to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) airport, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), then take the taxi to Kinston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Kinston via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 24h 37m.

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