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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lexington by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Covington, drive

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHL - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    4h 57m
    $148–825

  2. Drive 633.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lexingtoncar car 633.4 mi
    10h 38m
    $116–167

  3. Bus, taxi, drive

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Paoli Walmartbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Paoli Walmart to Indiana University Southeasttaxi taxi
    4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    23h 50m
    $256–406

  4. Train, bus, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    34h 5m
    $315–641

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 7m
    $197–624

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHL - LEX
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    5h 46m
    $175–1,005

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Covington, drive

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    5h 35m
    $128–620

  8. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    7h 22m
    $227–1,842

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Lexington. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Paoli Walmart, take the taxi to Indiana University Southeast, take the line 71 bus to Liberty @ 6th, walk to S 5th @ W Jefferson, take the line 31 bus to Middletown Station @ Target, then drive to Lexington.

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