The distance between Los Angeles and Lexington is around 1,948 miles (3,136km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 50m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Los Angeles 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 from Burbank (BUR) to Lexington (LEX).
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Take the bus to Indianapolis then Louisville and then to Lexington KY.
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Take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station then take the bus to Indianapolis IN then Louisville and then to Lexington KY.
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There are several options for getting from Los Angeles to Lexington by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around $195 and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $340.
The distance between Los Angeles and Lexington is around 1,948 miles (3,136km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,895 miles (3,049km)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Los Angeles and Lexington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to Lexington is to fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx $340.
The cheapest way to travel between Los Angeles and Lexington, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $195 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Los Angeles and Lexington. We recommend that you fly from Burbank (BUR) to Lexington (LEX). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Los Angeles and Lexington. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Los Angeles to Lexington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Indianapolis, Louisville and Lexington KY. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.
Greyhound USA, Amtrak Thruway and Hoosier Ride run regular bus services between Los Angeles and Lexington. Buses run twice daily and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Los Angeles and Lexington. Flights depart from Burbank (BUR) and arrive at Lexington (LEX) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 5h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Los Angeles to Lexington. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 6h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Los Angeles to Lexington typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Burbank (BUR) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Los Angeles and Lexington. The distance is around 2,163 miles (3,481km) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Los Angeles to Lexington is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around $340.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 4 similar | 6h 50m | $340 | 5 times a day | 3,287km (2,043 miles) |
Fly to Louisville (SDF), Bus | 6h 55m | $195 | 4 times a day | 3,136km (1,948 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 7h 10m | $430 | once daily | 3,248km (2,018 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 40m | $215 | every 4 hours | 3,669km (2,280 miles) |
Fly to Indianapolis (IND), bus | 9h 10m | $560 | twice daily | 3,287km (2,043 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 1h | $355 | twice daily | 3,775km (2,346 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days | $305 | once daily | 4,064km (2,525 miles) |
Train to St. Louis, bus | 2 days 16h | $355 | 3 times a week | 4,514km (2,805 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | $215 | on demand | 3,481km (2,163 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lexington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.