The distance between Sacramento and Lexington is around 2,032 miles (3,271km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sacramento to Lexington by plane, bus, train, subway 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 Sacramento (SMF) to Louisville (SDF) then take the bus to Lexington KY.
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Take the bus to Los Angeles then Dayton Trotwood and then to Lexington.
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Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Indianapolis then take the bus to Louisville and then to Lexington KY.
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There are several options for getting from Sacramento to Lexington by plane, bus, train, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the underground, then fly and then take the bus which costs around $270 and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $425.
The distance between Sacramento and Lexington is around 2,032 miles (3,271km).
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Sacramento and Lexington by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sacramento to Lexington is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx $425.
The cheapest way to travel between Sacramento and Lexington, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the underground, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $270 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sacramento and Lexington. We recommend that you fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Louisville (SDF) then take the bus to Lexington KY. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sacramento and Lexington. It typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sacramento to Lexington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles, Dayton Trotwood and Lexington. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 12h.
Greyhound USA and ACN Autobuses run regular bus services between Sacramento and Lexington. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sacramento to Lexington. We recommend that you fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Louisville (SDF) then take the bus to Lexington KY. instead which will take 7h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sacramento and Lexington. The distance is around 2,306 miles (3,710km) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sacramento to Lexington is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around $425.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 7h 15m | $425 | 4 times a day | 3,271km (2,032 miles) |
Fly to Covington (CVG), Bus | 7h 30m | $270 | once daily | 3,369km (2,093 miles) |
Train and Plane | 9h 25m | $405 | every 3 hours | 3,827km (2,378 miles) |
Train to Santa Clara Amtrak, Fly | 9h 40m | $515 | every 4 hours | 3,702km (2,300 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 9h 25m | $270 | once daily | 3,625km (2,253 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 12h | $410 | once daily | 4,500km (2,796 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 10h | $370 | 6 times a week | 4,367km (2,713 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | $230 | on demand | 3,710km (2,306 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.