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How to get fromLexington to Memphisby car, plane, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Memphis by car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane SDF - MEM
    6h 16m
    $185–622

  2. Drive 414.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Memphiscar car 414.8 mi
    7h 13m
    $76–110

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 48m
    $80–159

  4. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LEX - MEM
    8h 47m
    $133–753

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 12m
    $103–232

Lexington to Memphis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration16h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Memphis (MEM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tates Creek @ Gainesway to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, Cincinnati Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Airways Transit Center in around 16h 12m.

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