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How to get fromIndianapolis to Lexingtonby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lexington by bus or car

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  1. Bus, line 31 bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from S 5th @ W Jefferson to Middletown Station @ Targetbus bus 31
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 37m
    $37–68

  2. Drive  182.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Lexingtoncar car 182.9 mi
    3h 21m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 47m
    $36–65

  4. Bus, drive via Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 59m
    $40–68

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  • Distance: 202.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Lexington. However, you can take the bus to Louisville, KY, walk to Liberty @ Roy Wilkins, take the line 72 bus to Liberty @ 6th, walk to S 5th @ W Jefferson, take the line 31 bus to Middletown Station @ Target, then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Lexington in around 3h 21m.

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