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

The distance between Dallas and Lexington is around 824 miles (1,326km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dallas to Lexington by plane, bus 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 Dallas (DAL) to Lexington (LEX).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $345
Operated by

Delta

+ 1 others

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Louisville and then to Lexington KY.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lexington.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance875 miles (1,408km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dallas and Lexington

There are several options for getting from Dallas to Lexington by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $155 and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $370.

The distance between Dallas and Lexington is around 824 miles (1,326km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 782 miles (1,258km)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Dallas and Lexington by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dallas to Lexington is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $370.

The cheapest way to travel between Dallas and Lexington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $155 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dallas and Lexington. We recommend that you fly from Dallas (DAL) to Louisville (SDF) then take the bus to Lexington KY. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dallas and Lexington. It typically takes around 19h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dallas to Lexington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Louisville and Lexington KY. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 25m.

Greyhound USA, Hoosier Ride and Megabus run regular bus services between Dallas and Lexington. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dallas and Lexington. Flights depart from Dallas (DAL) and arrive at Lexington (LEX) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Dallas to Lexington. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dallas to Lexington typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Dallas (DAL) 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 Dallas and Lexington. The distance is around 875 miles (1,408km) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dallas to Lexington is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around $410.

How do I get from Dallas to Lexington

Compare travel optionsbetween Dallas and Lexington

Transport options from Dallas to Lexington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 30m
$345
every 3 hours1,682km (1,045 miles)
Fly to Louisville (SDF), Bus4h 30m
$370
4 times a day1,326km (824 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 35m
$410
every 3 hours1,326km (824 miles)
Fly to Louisville (SDF), Bus5h 40m
$265
4 times a day1,365km (848 miles)
Fly to Covington (CVG), Bus6hrs
$220
once daily1,512km (939 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 25m
$170
once daily1,513km (940 miles)
Bus via Memphis, TN21h 35m
$155
once daily1,544km (959 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
$87
on demand1,408km (875 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