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How to get fromDuke University to Lexingtonby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Duke University to Lexington by plane, car, bus, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane RDU - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 58m
    $119–678

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane RDU - LEX
    8h 53m
    $67–379

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    22h 43m
    $130–235

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    32h 38m
    $282–592

  5. Drive  423.7 mi

    1. Drive from Duke University to Lexingtoncar car 423.7 mi
    8h 20m
    $78–112

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Covington (CVG)plane plane RDU - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 1m
    $115–629

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

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane GSO - LEX
    9h 29m
    $112–488

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hourly.

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