How to travel from Albuquerque to Lexington, United States of America

The distance between Albuquerque and Lexington is around 1,379 miles (2,219km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Albuquerque to Lexington by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Lexington (LEX).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    $300
Operated by

Delta

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dayton Trotwood and then to Lexington.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Indianapolis then take the bus to Louisville and then to Lexington KY.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $280
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lexington.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Distance1,379 miles (2,219km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albuquerque and Lexington

There are several options for getting from Albuquerque to Lexington by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $250 and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $300.

The distance between Albuquerque and Lexington is around 1,379 miles (2,219km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,243 miles (2,001km)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Albuquerque and Lexington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albuquerque to Lexington is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx $300.

The cheapest way to travel between Albuquerque and Lexington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $250 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albuquerque and Lexington. We recommend that you fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Lexington (LEX). instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albuquerque and Lexington. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albuquerque to Lexington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dayton Trotwood and Lexington. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Albuquerque and Lexington. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albuquerque and Lexington. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and arrive at Lexington (LEX) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Albuquerque to Lexington. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 5h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albuquerque to Lexington typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Albuquerque (ABQ) and and arrive into Lexington (LEX).

The closest major airport to Lexington is Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (LEX) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Lexington. Louisville International Airport (SDF) (SDF) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) (CVG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albuquerque and Lexington. The distance is around 1,379 miles (2,219km) by road and it will take around 21h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albuquerque to Lexington is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around $300.

How do I get from Albuquerque to Lexington

Compare travel optionsbetween Albuquerque and Lexington

Transport options from Albuquerque to Lexington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 5m
$300
every 3 hours2,561km (1,591 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 5m
$390
4 times a day2,257km (1,403 miles)
Fly to Covington (CVG), Bus6h 30m
$345
once daily2,454km (1,525 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
$250
once daily2,519km (1,565 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 10h
$280
6 times a week2,785km (1,731 miles)
Drive
21h 55m
$135
on demand2,219km (1,379 miles)

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Airports near Lexington

The following major airports near Lexington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

LEX
Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (9km) from Lexington
SDF
Louisville International Airport (SDF)
International Airport
Distance
68 miles (109km) from Lexington
CVG
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
International Airport
Distance
70 miles (113km) from Lexington