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

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

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    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 14m
    $218–835

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 6h

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 6h

  4. Drive 2,134.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lexingtoncar car 2,134.2 mi
    34h 51m
    $390–563

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SAN - LEX
    8h 22m
    $323–1,266

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,880.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Lexington via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hourly.

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