How to travel from San Antonio to Lexington, United States of America

The distance between San Antonio and Lexington is around 1,081 miles (1,740km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Antonio 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Louisville (SDF) then take the bus to Lexington KY.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $385
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas then Louisville and then to Lexington KY.

  • Duration24h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to St. Louis then take the bus to Evansville and then to Lexington KY.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $215
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lexington.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Distance1,164 miles (1,873km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Antonio and Lexington

There are several options for getting from San Antonio to Lexington by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $180 and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $385.

The distance between San Antonio and Lexington is around 1,081 miles (1,740km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 999 miles (1,608km)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from San Antonio and Lexington by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Antonio to Lexington is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx $385.

The cheapest way to travel between San Antonio and Lexington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $180 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Antonio and Lexington. We recommend that you fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Louisville (SDF) then take the bus to Lexington KY. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Antonio and Lexington. It typically takes around 24h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Antonio to Lexington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas, Louisville and Lexington KY. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 15m.

Greyhound USA, Hoosier Ride and Megabus run regular bus services between San Antonio and Lexington. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Antonio to Lexington. We recommend that you fly from San Antonio (SAT) to Louisville (SDF) then take the bus to Lexington KY. instead which will take 6h 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 San Antonio and Lexington. The distance is around 1,164 miles (1,873km) by road and it will take around 18h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Antonio to Lexington is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around $385.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Antonio and Lexington

Transport options from San Antonio to Lexington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
6h 15m
$385
4 times a day1,740km (1,081 miles)
Fly to Covington (CVG), Bus6h 20m
$300
once daily1,921km (1,193 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 35m
$285
once daily1,869km (1,161 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 15m
$215
once daily1,954km (1,214 miles)
Bus via Dallas, TX - Grand Prairie1 day 4h
$180
once daily2,030km (1,261 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 9h
$215
once daily2,241km (1,393 miles)
Drive
18h 35m
$115
on demand1,873km (1,164 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