The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Lexington, KY
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
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.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Lexington, KY without transferring at least once.
· · 1:35 PM26h00New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$1991One-way2 transfers
FlixBus+
· 2:15 PM25h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$2031One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus+
· 5:30 PM32h15New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY1:45 AMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$2061One-way3 transfers
· 3:30 PM24h05New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$2081One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
· · 10:15 AM29h20New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$2141One-way3 transfers
· 3:30 PM24h05New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$2081One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
· 3:10 PM24h25New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$2141One-way2 transfers
FlixBus+
· 2:15 PM25h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$2031One-way2 transfers
· · 1:35 PM26h00New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station3:35 PMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$1991One-way2 transfers
FlixBus+
9:15 PM28h30New York, 28 Allen St., NY1:45 AMLexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$2591One-way1 transfer
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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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$233 Average price Cheapest | $357 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 9m Average total duration 20h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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).
Other travel options to Lexington, KY take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 39m.
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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
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest 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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ · · | 10:15 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 29h20 | 3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 28h35 | 3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 2 transfers | |
· · | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 26h00 | 3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 2:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 25h20 | 3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 24h25 | 3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 2 transfers | |
· | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 24h05 | 3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 33h15 | 1:45 AM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ · | 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), KY | 3 transfers | |
· · · | 6:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 31h45 | 1:45 AM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 28h30 | 1:45 AM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus+![]() | 9:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 42h05 | 3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 4 transfers | |
· · · | 10:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 41h05 | 3:35 PM Lexington, NW New Circle Rd (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Lexington, KY
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.
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 |
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
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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.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Lexington, KY
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
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