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How to get fromAtlanta to Lexingtonby plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ATL - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    4h 3m
    $112–674

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ATL - LEX
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    4h 51m
    $54–364

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    12h 48m
    $77–128

  4. Drive  357.6 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Lexingtoncar car 357.6 mi
    6h 28m
    $66–95

  5. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ATL - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    4h 8m
    $188–974

  6. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane ATL - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 19m
    $128–802

  7. Fly to Dayton, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ATL - DAY
    2. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 32m
    $90–432

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Lexington. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Louisville International Airport (SDF), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lexington via Louisville Bus Station, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 12h 48m.

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