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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Lexingtonby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planePHL - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
    5h 19m
    $143–374

  2. Drive 632.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lexingtoncar632.3 mi
    10h 34m
    $116–167

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Dayton Trotwood Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Lexington Bus StopbusGreyhound US0110
    17h 32m
    $118–225

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to IndianapolistrainCardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus StopbusGreyhound US0120
    26h 2m
    $160–629

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planePHL - LEX
    5h 58m
    $153–844

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Lexington via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Lexington Bus Stop in around 17h 32m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) 5 times a day.

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