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

The distance between Lexington and Albuquerque is around 1,372 miles (2,208km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lexington to Albuquerque 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 Lexington (LEX) to Albuquerque (ABQ).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $360
Operated by

American Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Louisville KY then Indianapolis and then to Albuquerque.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Louisville KY and then to Indianapolis then take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center.

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

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Albuquerque.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Distance1,381 miles (2,223km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lexington and Albuquerque

There are several options for getting from Lexington to Albuquerque by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $215 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $360.

The distance between Lexington and Albuquerque is around 1,372 miles (2,208km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,243 miles (2,001km)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Lexington and Albuquerque by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lexington to Albuquerque is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx $360.

The cheapest way to travel between Lexington and Albuquerque, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $215 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lexington and Albuquerque. We recommend that you fly from Lexington (LEX) to Albuquerque (ABQ). instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lexington and Albuquerque. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lexington to Albuquerque. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Louisville KY and Indianapolis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Hoosier Ride, Greyhound USA and Amtrak Thruway run regular bus services between Lexington and Albuquerque. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lexington and Albuquerque. Flights depart from Lexington (LEX) and arrive at Albuquerque (ABQ) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 4h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Lexington to Albuquerque. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lexington to Albuquerque typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Lexington (LEX) and and arrive into Albuquerque (ABQ).

The closest major airport to Albuquerque is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) (ABQ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Albuquerque. Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) (SAF) and Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) (DRO) 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 Lexington and Albuquerque. The distance is around 1,381 miles (2,223km) 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 Lexington to Albuquerque is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around $360.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lexington and Albuquerque

Transport options from Lexington to Albuquerque
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 45m
$360
every 3 hours2,208km (1,372 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 25m
$300
4 times a day2,363km (1,468 miles)
Bus to Cincinnati, Fly7h 45m
$360
once daily2,379km (1,478 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$215
once daily2,408km (1,496 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 10h
$280
6 times a week2,783km (1,729 miles)
Drive
21h 55m
$135
on demand2,223km (1,381 miles)

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Airports near Albuquerque

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

ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
International Airport
Distance
3 miles (5km) from Albuquerque
SAF
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49 miles (78km) from Albuquerque
DRO
Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156 miles (251km) from Albuquerque