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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Lexington by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeATH - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
    18h 37m
    $445–1,632

  2. Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)planeATH - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Lexingtoncar
    19h 47m
    $332–1,146

  3. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeATH - LEX
    19h 26m
    $713–2,513

  4. Fly to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Covington (CVG)planeATH - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    22h 2m
    $610–2,135

  5. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Indianapolis (IND)planeATH - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    23h 22m
    $418–1,441

  6. Fly to Dayton, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Dayton (DAY)planeATH - DAY
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    24h 3m
    $622–2,112

  7. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)planeATH - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati, OHbus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    23h 34m
    $517–1,148

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration16h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Lexington, KY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 4 times a day.

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