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

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Lexington is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Lexington is to drive and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $240 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Lexington?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Lexington. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Columbia, SC via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Camden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Louisville to Lexington?

The distance between Louisville and Lexington is 407 miles. The road distance is 470.3 miles.

How do I travel from Louisville to Lexington without a car?

The best way to get from Louisville to Lexington without a car is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs $160 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Louisville to Lexington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisville to Lexington bus from?

Louisville to Lexington bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Louisville to Lexington?

The best way to get from Louisville to Lexington is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $200 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Louisville to Lexington bus arrive?

Louisville to Lexington bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.

Can I drive from Louisville to Lexington?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Lexington is 470 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Louisville to Lexington.

Where can I stay near Lexington?

There are 341+ hotels available in Lexington.

Louisville to Lexington - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Lexington by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Louisville International Airport
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia (CAE)plane SDF - CAE
4h 59m
$200–1,138
Drive 467.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Lexingtoncar 467.5 mi
9h 30m
$86–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
16h 25m
$161–276
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly
1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Columbia (CAE)plane LEX - CAE
4h 51m
$241–1,354
Bus via Hurricane
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus
3. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
20h 40m
$133–292

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia (CAE) flights

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 405.1 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Lexington, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Lexington via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, and Columbia, SC in around 16h 25m.

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