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How to get fromDuke University to Lexingtonby plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Duke University to Lexington by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeRDU - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
    5h 49m
    $155–425

  2. Drive 423.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Duke University to Lexingtoncar423.6 mi
    8h 31m
    $78–112

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta DowntownbusFlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lexington Bus StopbusGreyhound US0110
    17h 6m
    $131–281

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform AbusDrx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lexington Bus Stopbus
    30h 30m
    $147–372

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeRDU - LEX
    9h 3m
    $133–806

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeCLT - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
    8h 50m
    $182–481

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeGSO - LEX
    10h 8m
    $178–932

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus StationbusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Lexington Bus StopbusGreyhound US0110
    17h 42m
    $128–293

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Duke University to Lexington via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 17h 6m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hourly.

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