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How to get fromLexington to Sacramentoby car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Sacramento by car, plane, bus, or train

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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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane SDF - SMF
    8h 43m
    $216–925

  2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane LEX - SMF
    10h 39m
    $164–706

  3. Drive, bus, train

    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 Sacramentotrain train
    2d 13h
    $609–1,498

  4. Drive  2,298.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Sacramentocar car 2,298.4 mi
    36h 3m
    $420–606

  5. Drive to Covington, fly

    1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CVG - SMF
    8h 32m
    $247–726

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,018 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours.

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