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

The distance between San Jose and Lexington is around 2,101 miles (3,382km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Jose to Lexington by train, plane, bus, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from San Jose (SJC) to Louisville (SDF) then take the bus to Lexington KY.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time4h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $445
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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Las Vegas Downtown then Dayton Trotwood and then to Lexington.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $355
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Richmond then Chicago Union Station and then to Indianapolis then take the bus to Louisville and then to Lexington KY.

  • Duration2 days 13h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $390
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Drive

Drive to Lexington.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance2,421 miles (3,896km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Jose and Lexington

There are several options for getting from San Jose to Lexington by train, plane, bus, subway and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around $240 and will take around 7h 55m. 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 $445.

The distance between San Jose and Lexington is around 2,101 miles (3,382km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,031 miles (3,269km)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from San Jose and Lexington by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Jose to Lexington is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx $445.

The cheapest way to travel between San Jose and Lexington, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around $240 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Jose and Lexington. We recommend that you fly from San Jose (SJC) to Louisville (SDF) then take the bus to Lexington KY. instead which will take 7h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Jose and Lexington. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Jose to Lexington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Las Vegas Downtown, NB Main after Fremont, Dayton Trotwood and Lexington. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Jose and Lexington. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Jose to Lexington. We recommend that you take the train to Millbrae Caltrain then fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Lexington (LEX). instead which will take 7h 55m.

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 Jose and Lexington. The distance is around 2,421 miles (3,896km) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Jose to Lexington is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around $375.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Jose and Lexington

Transport options from San Jose to Lexington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
7h 15m
$445
4 times a day3,382km (2,101 miles)
Fly to Covington (CVG), Bus7h 40m
$330
once daily3,412km (2,120 miles)
Train and Plane7h 55m
$375
every 3 hours3,698km (2,298 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 55m
$240
once daily3,497km (2,173 miles)
Bus
2 days 8h
$355
6 times a week4,289km (2,665 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 13h
$390
6 times a week4,572km (2,841 miles)
Drive
1 day 13h
$240
on demand3,896km (2,421 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