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

The distance between Lexington and Denver is around 1,139 miles (1,833km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lexington to Denver 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 Denver (DEN).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $355
Operated by

American Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dayton Trotwood and then to Denver.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $190
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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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 Denver.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Denver.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Distance1,188 miles (1,912km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lexington and Denver

There are several options for getting from Lexington to Denver by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $190 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $355.

The distance between Lexington and Denver is around 1,139 miles (1,833km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,106 miles (1,779km)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Lexington and Denver by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lexington to Denver is to fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx $355.

The cheapest way to travel between Lexington and Denver, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $190 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lexington and Denver. We recommend that you fly from Lexington (LEX) to Denver (DEN). instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

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

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

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Lexington and Denver. 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 Denver. Flights depart from Lexington (LEX) and arrive at Denver (DEN) - via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Lexington to Denver. There is however a flight that goes via Chicago O'Hare (ORD). This services will take at least 5h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lexington to Denver typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Lexington (LEX) and and arrive into Denver (DEN).

The closest major airport to Denver is Denver International Airport (DEN) (DEN) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Denver. Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) (COS) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS) (CYS) 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 Denver. The distance is around 1,188 miles (1,912km) by road and it will take around 18h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lexington to Denver is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around $355.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lexington and Denver

Transport options from Lexington to Denver
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5h 60m
$355
every 3 hours2,009km (1,248 miles)
Bus to Louisville, KY, Fly6h 55m
$405
4 times a day1,833km (1,139 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 10m
$205
once daily1,924km (1,196 miles)
Bus to Dayton Trotwood, Fly8h 60m
$460
once daily2,058km (1,279 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$190
once daily2,173km (1,350 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 2h
$250
6 times a week2,296km (1,426 miles)
Drive
18h 55m
$115
on demand1,912km (1,188 miles)

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Airports near Denver

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

DEN
Denver International Airport (DEN)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Denver
COS
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66 miles (107km) from Denver
CYS
Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98 miles (158km) from Denver