What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Gainesville?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Gainesville is to drive and bus via Atlanta which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Gainesville?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Gainesville is to drive and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $110 - $700.

How far is it from Lexington to Gainesville?

The distance between Lexington and Gainesville is 710 miles. The road distance is 689.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Gainesville?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Lexington to Gainesville, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lexington to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Gainesville is 690 miles. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Lexington to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 252+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Lexington to Gainesville - 8 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Lexington to Gainesville by car, plane, or bus

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

Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane SDF - GNV
6h 41m
$96–483
Fly Blue Grass Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane LEX - GNV
8h 7m
$64–364
Drive, bus via Atlanta
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
18h 55m
$114–203
Drive 685.5 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Gainesvillecar 685.5 mi
11h 54m
$126–181
Drive to Covington, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane CVG - GNV
6h 41m
$117–674
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Orlando, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Orlando (MCO)plane SDF - MCO
3. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Gainesvillebus
6h 59m
$128–493
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus
20h 50m
$149–268
Drive, bus #2
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
4. Take the bus from Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Field to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerandbus
21h 38m
$144–365

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) flights

69Weekly Planes

5h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lexington to Gainesville.

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Distance: 706.2 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Gainesville, FL, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) every 4 hours.

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