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How to get fromNew Orleans to Lexingtonby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Lexington by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSY - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 6m
    $236–723

  2. Drive 746.4 mi

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    1. Drive from New Orleans to Lexingtoncar car 746.4 mi
    12h 8m
    $137–197

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0110
    17h 22m
    $197–303

  4. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MSY - LEX
    7h 46m
    $204–1,104

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane GPT - LEX
    8h 15m
    $218–1,064

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lexington via Atlanta Bus Station and Lexington Bus Stop in around 17h 22m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) every 4 hours.

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