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The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Lexington, KY

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$199

Average price

$220

Fastest journey

1 d 5 m

Average duration

1 d 1 h 40 m

Buses per day

12

Distance

949 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Lexington, KY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from New York, NY to Lexington, KY will cost around $220 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Lexington, KY without transferring at least once.

  • Greyhound · ·
    1:35 PM26h00
    New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
    3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY
    $1991One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    2:15 PM25h20
    New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
    3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY
    $2031One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    5:30 PM32h15
    New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY
    1:45 AMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY
    $2061One-way
    3 transfers
  • Greyhound ·
    3:30 PM24h05
    New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY
    $2081One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · ·
    10:15 AM29h20
    New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY
    3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY
    $2141One-way
    3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for New York, NY to Lexington, KY

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Lexington, KY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $113. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $113, and a flight costs an average of $321.

Distance: 589 miles (949 km)

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Flight
Driving

$233

Average price

Cheapest

$357

Average price

$17

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

21h 9m

Average total duration

20h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 16m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

10h 53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Greyhound

Most popular bus company

American Airlines

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Lexington, KY is a bus with an average price of $233 (€191).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Lexington, KY:

A bus is $123 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Lexington, KY costing on average $357 (€292).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Lexington, KY is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Lexington, KY take longer:

Bus takes on average 20h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between New York, NY and Lexington, KY including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from New York, NY to Lexington, KY among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

New York, NY to Lexington, KY Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
41h45
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$161
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
29h20
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$164
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
28h35
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$166
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
27h05
Departure days
Tue, Wed
Cheapest price
$167
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
01:35PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
26h00
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$159
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
02:15PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
25h20
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$177
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
03:10PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
24h25
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$161
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
24h05
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$160
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
33h15
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$150
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
32h15
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$161
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
31h45
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$157
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
29h45
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$161
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
42h35
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$182
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:15PM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
28h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$196
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:30PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
42h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$170
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
41h05
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$178
Operator
Greyhound
Departure Time
10:30PM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
41h05
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$176

Live departures

New York, NY to Lexington, KY bus times

The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Lexington, KY buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · · 10:15 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY
29h20
3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY
28h35
3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY2 transfers
Greyhound · · 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
26h00
3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · 2:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
25h20
3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY
24h25
3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY2 transfers
Greyhound · 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
24h05
3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY
33h15
1:45 AM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY2 transfers
Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound · 5:30 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY
32h15
1:45 AM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY3 transfers
Greyhound · · · 6:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station
31h45
1:45 AM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound9:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY
28h30
1:45 AM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound9:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
42h05
3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY4 transfers
Greyhound · · · 10:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
41h05
3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY4 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY

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Buses from New York, NY to Lexington, KY run on average 13 times per day, taking around 20h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $113 (€92) if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 589 miles (949 km) distance in 25h 35m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
589 miles (949 km)
Average bus duration
20h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
$113 (€92)
Buses per day
13
Fastest bus
25h 35m
First bus
1:35 AM
Last bus
11:00 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Greyhound from New York, NY to Lexington, KYYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Lexington, KY with Greyhound for as low as $113 (€92). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Greyhound

About
Greyhound Lines, Inc. is a prominent American intercity bus transportation provider, established in 1914. It operates the largest intercity bus network in the United States, also extending services to Canada and Mexico. Greyhound is known for offering affordable and reliable long-distance travel, connecting major cities and rural communities across North America. The company's buses are equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and extra legroom to enhance passenger comfort. Greyhound is a subsidiary of Flix SE, which also owns FlixBus, and together they offer an extensive network of over 1,600 destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25h 35m
Cheapest Price
$113 (€92)
Greyhound frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Additional luggage
$15 per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.

FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Lexington, KY 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 Lexington, KY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from New York, NY to Lexington, KY can start from as little as $113 (€92) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for New York, NY to Lexington, KY is $233 (€191) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY is 25h 35m to travel the 589 miles (949 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY leaves at 1:35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY leaves at 11:00 PM.
There are 13 buses a day from New York, NY to Lexington, KY which require at least one change with Greyhound. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY, you can count on Greyhound for the best way to get you to Lexington, KY. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between New York, NY and Lexington, KY and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Lexington, KY from New York, NY is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 25h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between New York, NY and Lexington, KY including taking a bus and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY:
  • Greyhound
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY for bus company Greyhound.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from New York, NY to Lexington, KY depends on the bus companies:
  • Greyhound
    • You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Greyhound.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from New York, NY to Lexington, KY:
  • Greyhound
    • One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from New York, NY to Lexington, KY:
  • Greyhound
    • $15 per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY with the following bus company: Greyhound
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY with the following bus company: Greyhound.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY with the following bus company: Greyhound.
Since neither New York, NY nor Lexington, KY are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from New York, NY to Lexington, KY among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Lexington, KY, travelers should be cautious of petty theft and occasional vehicle break-ins, especially in crowded or tourist-heavy areas. It's important to avoid leaving valuables in plain sight and to use well-lit, populated parking areas. Travelers should also be aware of common scams such as overpriced taxi services or unofficial tour operators. Staying alert and using reputable transportation options can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Lexington, KY

New York
Lexington
The major bus station for departures in New York is New York, Port Authority Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at New York, Port Authority Bus Station for your trip from New York to Lexington.
New York, Port Authority Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-01:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
carConnection
Car connection
8th Avenue
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Starbucks (in the station)
  • Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station
Public transit options for New York, Port Authority Bus Station
  • Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
carConnection
Car connection
W 31st St
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station
Public transit options for New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
  • Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
New York, 28 Allen St.
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