How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Lexington?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Lexington start from $90. The average price for this route is around $188. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Lexington?

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Lexington is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 593 miles (956 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 5m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Lexington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Lexington?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Lexington at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Lexington?

A bus trip from New York City to Lexington generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Lexington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Lexington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Lexington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Lexington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Lexington from $110 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Lexington on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 41m	11:40pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	CheapestFastest

Next departures for New York City to Lexington on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 1h	3:00pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	22h 5m	11:40pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	Fastest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	23h 20m	3:00pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 41m	11:40pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	11:00pm	New York Port Authority	1d	11:40pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:12 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Lexington

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

593 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Lexington?

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Stops in Lexington

A
WJW Investments Bus Stop
477 W New Circle Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
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B
Bus Stop Lexington
1801 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,461 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Lexington, KY by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Lexington?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Lexington start from $90. The average price for this route is around $188. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Lexington?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Lexington is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 593 miles (956 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Lexington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Lexington?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Lexington at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Lexington?
A bus trip from New York City to Lexington generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Lexington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Lexington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Lexington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Lexington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/25

$347

11/26

$294

Today

$224

11/28

No data

11/29

No data

11/30

No data

12/01

$219

12/02

$123

The cheapest trip from New York City to Lexington, KY was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $123

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Lexington, KY, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $123 to $426 for a bus ticket from New York City to Lexington, KY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $123 which is on 2025-12-02.