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High Museum of Art
Atlanta’s leading art museum, known for strong American, European, African, and contemporary collections plus major traveling exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lexington, KY to Atlanta, GA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lexington, KY to Atlanta, GA will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 1 buses that leave Lexington, KY for Atlanta, GA on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 472 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lexington, KY to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $275.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $504 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lexington, KY to Atlanta, GA:
A bus is $429 (€351) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lexington, KY to Atlanta, GA costing on average $504 (€412).
Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Lexington, KY to Atlanta, GA buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:45 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 7h50 | 11:35 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lexington, KY to Atlanta, GA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 15:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 293 miles (472 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 293 miles (472 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 3:10 PM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lexington, KY to Atlanta, GA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Atlanta, GA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lexington, KY to Atlanta, GA buses use the Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station) to Atlanta, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Lexington, KY and Atlanta, GA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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