Rome2Rio

How to get fromIthaca to LexingtonBy plane, car, bus, or train

Find Transport to Lexington

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Ithaca to Lexington by plane, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Covington, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ITH - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 9m
    $145–736

  2. Drive 645.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ithaca to Lexingtoncar car 645.8 mi
    11h 34m
    $118–171

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    27h 51m
    $252–487

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Cincinnati, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Corydon, INbus bus
    6. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    31h 34m
    $246–478

  5. Fly Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ITH - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 21m
    $125–613

  6. Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BGM - LEX
    11h 38m
    $173–808

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ROC - LEX
    9h 6m
    $192–979

  8. Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus bus
    2. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ELM - LEX
    9h 36m

  9. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SYR - LEX
    10h 2m
    $203–1,142

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ithaca to Lexington. However, you can take the line 32 bus to Airport, walk to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ithaca to Lexington via Syracuse Bus Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Louisville, KY, Roy Wilkins @ W Broadway, Chestnut @ 8th, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 27h 51m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Ithaca

Trips to Lexington

Popular routes