What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to State College?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to State College is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to State College?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to State College is to drive and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $100 - $600.

How far is it from Lexington to State College?

The distance between Lexington and State College is 472 miles. The road distance is 497.2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to State College?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Lexington to State College, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lexington to State College?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to State College is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Lexington to State College.

Where can I stay near State College?

There are 65+ hotels available in State College.

Lexington to State College - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to State College by car, plane, 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.

Drive to Covington, fly
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane CVG - SCE
6h 19m
$105–575
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane LEX - SCE
8h 50m
$73–397
Drive, bus via Pittsburgh
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
19h 38m
$125–287
Drive 494.4 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to State Collegecar 494.4 mi
8h 49m
$82–118
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus
21h 31m
$122–257
Drive, bus via Pittsburgh #2
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus
22h 51m
$135–307
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
24h
$353–612

Covington (CVG) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

76Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lexington to State College.

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Distance: 469.2 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and State College, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours.

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