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How to get fromMankato to Lexingtonby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Mankato to Lexington by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Covington, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 42m
    $476–1,159

  2. Bus, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MSP - LEX
    9h 2m
    $98–519

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    21h 49m
    $127–249

  4. Drive  790.7 mi

    1. Drive from Mankato to Lexingtoncar car 790.7 mi
    13h 42m
    $145–209

  5. Bus, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 54m
    $165–858

  6. Bus, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane MSP - TYS
    3. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 52m
    $251–1,287

  7. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    21h 54m
    $177–364

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG) flights

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Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 756.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Mankato, MN, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mankato to Lexington. However, you can take the bus to Minneapolis-St. Paul, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mankato to Lexington via Minneapolis-St. Paul, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 21h 49m.

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