The cheapest and fastest buses from Newark, NJ to Lexington, KY
Cheapest price
$144
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
22 h 30 m
Average duration
22 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
936 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ to Lexington, KY will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $144.
Of the 1 buses that leave Newark, NJ for Lexington, KY on Thu, Apr 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 936 km distance in an average of 22 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 22 h 30 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 22 h 30 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.
9:30 PM22h30Newark, NJ8:00 PMLexington, KY$1441One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM22h30Newark, NJ8:00 PMLexington, KY$1441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Newark, NJ to Lexington, KY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Lexington, KY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $195. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $195, and a flight costs an average of $347.
Distance: 581 miles (936 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$212 Average price Cheapest | $353 Average price |
17h 50m Average total duration 17h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newark, NJ to Lexington, KY
Buses from Newark, NJ to Lexington, KY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 17h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $195 (€159) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 581 miles (936 km) distance in 23h 15m.
Distance 581 miles (936 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $195 (€159) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 23h 15m |
First bus 1:55 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Newark, NJ to Lexington, KYYou can travel by bus between Newark, NJ to Lexington, KY with Greyhound for as low as $195 (€159). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Newark, NJ to Lexington, KY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ 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.
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