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

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeAUS - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
    7h 10m
    $225–413

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    26h 41m
    $182–424

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    32h 33m
    $233–927

  4. Drive 1,059.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Lexingtoncar1,059.6 mi
    17h 15m
    $194–280

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeAUS - LEX
    8h 18m
    $223–1,104

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from 534 Red River St Austin to Lexington via 593 S Lamar St Dallas, Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 26h 41m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hourly.

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