Rome2Rio

How to get fromPhiladelphia to Lexingtonby plane, car, bus, taxi or train

Find Transport to Lexington

See all options

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

  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Covington, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHL - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar car
    4h 53m
    $148–825

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Dayton, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane PHL - DAY
    2. Drive from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 15m
    $90–423

  3. Bus, taxi, drive

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 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
    $273–426

  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
    33h 39m
    $305–636

  5. Drive 632.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lexingtoncar car 632.3 mi
    10h 39m
    $116–167

  6. 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 11m
    $187–484

  7. 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 49m
    $145–905

  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 24m
    $254–1,490

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

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
See schedules

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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Philadelphia

Trips to Lexington

Popular routes