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

The distance between Orlando and Lexington is around 712 miles (1,146km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Orlando 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 to Lexington (LEX), Bus

Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Lexington (LEX) then take the bus to Appian Way @ Tates Creek Outbound.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 60m
  • Typical cost
    $340
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta and then to Lexington.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $155
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Lexington.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Distance805 miles (1,295km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orlando and Lexington

There are several options for getting from Orlando to Lexington by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $155 and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $340.

The distance between Orlando and Lexington is around 712 miles (1,146km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 681 miles (1,096km)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Orlando and Lexington by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orlando to Lexington is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx $340.

The cheapest way to travel between Orlando 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 Orlando and Lexington. We recommend that you fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Lexington (LEX) then take the bus to Appian Way @ Tates Creek Outbound. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orlando and Lexington. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orlando to Lexington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Atlanta and Lexington. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

Greyhound USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Orlando and Lexington. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orlando to Lexington. We recommend that you fly from Orlando (MCO) to Covington (CVG) then take the bus to Lexington. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Orlando and Lexington. The distance is around 805 miles (1,295km) by road and it will take around 13h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orlando to Lexington is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around $300.

How do I get from Orlando to Lexington

Compare travel optionsbetween Orlando and Lexington

Transport options from Orlando to Lexington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lexington (LEX), Bus + 3 similar
3h 30m
$340
every 3 hours1,146km (712 miles)
Fly to Louisville (SDF), Bus5hrs
$185
4 times a day1,331km (827 miles)
Fly to Covington (CVG), Bus5hrs
$390
once daily1,398km (869 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 15m
$300
once daily1,411km (877 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 15m
$155
once daily1,349km (838 miles)
Bus via Atlanta, GA18h 55m
$155
once daily1,454km (904 miles)
Drive
13h 25m
$80
on demand1,295km (805 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