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How to get fromOttawa to Lexingtonby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Ottawa to Lexington by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Covington, drive

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane YOW - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 45m
    $128–675

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Blue Grass Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane YOW - LEX
    11h 1m
    $80–415

  3. Drive  809.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Lexingtoncar car 809.2 mi
    14h 42m
    $186–268

  4. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane YOW - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    8h 45m
    $167–824

  5. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Covington, drive

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane YUL - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 28m
    $153–928

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane YUL - LEX
    10h 20m
    $105–708

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Lexington, KY, USA?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 4 times a day.

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