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How to get fromSan Diego to Lexingtonby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Lexington by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Covington, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SAN - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 45m
    $190–758

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SAN - LEX
    8h 59m
    $107–440

  3. Train, bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    2d 10h
    $1,320–2,071

  4. Drive  2,134.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lexingtoncar car 2,134.2 mi
    34h 51m
    $378–545

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SAN - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 9m
    $203–819

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,944.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hourly.

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