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How to get fromLexington to Royal Oakby car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Royal Oak by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Covington, fly, train

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CVG - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    5h 27m
    $778–1,341

  2. Drive  355.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Royal Oakcar car 355.8 mi
    6h 15m
    $65–94

  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 Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 7m
    $83–145

  4. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SDF - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    5h 41m
    $112–640

  5. Fly from Blue Grass Airport, train

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LEX - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    7h 10m
    $80–451

  6. Drive, bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    16h 42m
    $224–333

Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Royal Oak. However, you can drive to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Detroit (DTW), walk to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, take the line 261 bus to Dearborn Transit Center, walk to Dearborn, then take the train to Royal Oak Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Woodward & Washington via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Indianapolis Union Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 14h 7m.

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