The distance between Santa Fe and Lexington is around 1,360 miles (2,189km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Santa Fe 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.
👋 Also check out Lexington → Santa Fe if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Santa Fe (SAF) to Lexington (LEX).
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Take the bus to Albuquerque International Sunport Drop-Off 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 Santa Fe to Lexington by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around $270 and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $405.
The distance between Santa Fe and Lexington is around 1,360 miles (2,189km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,194 miles (1,921km)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Santa Fe and Lexington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Santa Fe to Lexington is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx $405.
The cheapest way to travel between Santa Fe and Lexington, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Santa Fe and Lexington. We recommend that you fly from Santa Fe (SAF) to Lexington (LEX). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santa Fe and Lexington. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Santa Fe to Lexington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albuquerque International Sunport Drop-Off, A.T.C. , Dayton Trotwood and Lexington. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.
Groome Transportation and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Santa Fe and Lexington. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Santa Fe and Lexington. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) and arrive at Lexington (LEX) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 3h 60m.
There is no direct flight from Santa Fe to Lexington. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Santa Fe to Lexington typically takes around 3h 60m. Flights depart from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 Santa Fe and Lexington. The distance is around 1,370 miles (2,205km) by road and it will take around 21h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Fe to Lexington is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around $405.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 5h 25m | $405 | every 3 hours | 2,189km (1,360 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | $425 | 4 times a day | 2,229km (1,385 miles) |
Fly to Covington (CVG), Bus | 6h 50m | $390 | once daily | 2,376km (1,476 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 12h | $290 | once daily | 2,634km (1,637 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 9h | $270 | 6 times a week | 2,710km (1,684 miles) |
Drive | 21h 55m | $135 | on demand | 2,205km (1,370 miles) |
Hoosier Ride
Greyhound USA
Groome Transportation
American Airlines
United Airlines
The following major airports near Lexington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.