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How to get fromCharlotte to Lexingtonby plane, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CLT - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    4h 27m
    $116–413

  2. Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane CLT - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Lexingtoncar car
    4h 46m
    $63–317

  3. Drive 370.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Lexingtoncar car 370.8 mi
    7h 26m
    $68–98

  4. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CLT - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    4h 30m
    $102–624

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane CLT - LEX
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    5h 12m
    $94–654

  6. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane CLT - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 44m
    $117–702

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Lexington. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) airport, fly to Louisville International Airport (SDF), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can drive from Charlotte to Lexington in around 7h 26m.

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