How far is Athens from Lexington?

Athens and Lexington are 285 km (177 miles) apart.

Bus Athens to Lexington from US$51 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Athens to Lexington on October 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:20pm	EXXON	4h 50m	2:10am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	No tags
9:05pm	EXXON	5h 5m	2:10am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	No tags
8:50pm	EXXON	4h 55m	1:45am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	No tags

Get from Athens to Lexington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 55mAverage Duration

291 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Athens, TN, US to Lexington, KY: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$51

Average Bus Trip Duration4h 55m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure8:50pm

Distance290 km

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Greyhound

3.5/587,344 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87344 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$51

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Athens to Lexington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Athens, TN, US - Lexington, KY

How far is Athens from Lexington?
Athens and Lexington are 285 km (177 miles) apart.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Athens to Lexington, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Athens to Lexington.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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