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How to get fromSan Francisco to Lexingtonby plane, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SFO - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 21m
    $204–833

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SFO - LEX
    10h 25m
    $122–484

  3. Drive  2,385.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Lexingtoncar car 2,385.4 mi
    37h 32m
    $436–629

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFO - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 28m
    $205–584

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SJC - LEX
    11h 9m
    $134–566

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,078.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

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

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