What is the cheapest way to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington?

The cheapest way to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington?

The fastest way to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $24 - $35.

How far is it from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington?

The distance between Mammoth Cave National Park and Lexington is 187 miles. The road distance is 132.8 miles.

How long does it take to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mammoth Cave National Park and Lexington?

Lexington is 1h ahead of Mammoth Cave National Park. It is currently 1:45 AM in Mammoth Cave National Park and 2:45 AM in Lexington.

Can I drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington?

Yes, the driving distance between Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington.

Where can I stay near Lexington?

There are 174+ hotels available in Lexington.

Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington - 2 ways to travel via car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington by car ferry, car, or bus

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Car ferry, drive, bus, line 28 bus, line 31 bus
best
1. Take the carferry from Mammoth Cave to Mammoth Cavecarferry
2. Drive from Mammoth Cave to Shell gas station - Cave Citycar
3. Take the bus from Shell gas station - Cave City to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus
4. Take the bus from Preston @ Vim to W Jefferson @ S 5thbus 28
5. Take the bus from S 5th @ W Jefferson to Middletown Station @ Targetbus 31
6. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
6h 49m
$54–154
Drive 132 mi
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1. Drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexingtoncar 132 mi
2h 34m
$25–35

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Map of how to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington.

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Mammoth Cave National Park, KY, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington. However, you can drive to Mammoth Cave, take the car ferry to Mammoth Cave, drive to Shell gas station - Cave City, take the bus to La Tropicana - Louisville, KY, walk to Preston @ Vim, take the line 28 bus to W Jefferson @ S 5th, take the line 31 bus to Middletown Station @ Target, then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Lexington in around 2h 34m.

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