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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Detroit to Lexington. Traveling by bus from Detroit to Lexington usually takes around 7 hours and 52 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 306 mi (493 km) |
Shortest duration | 7h 50m |
Cheapest price | RON 246.04 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Detroit to Lexington?
Bus tickets for a trip from Detroit to Lexington cost RON 246.04 on average. Tickets cheaper than RON 246.04 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Detroit to Lexington is expected to be between RON 246 and RON 409. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is May 13, 2024, when tickets are available for May 13, 2024. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just RON 251.
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Detroit to Lexington?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Detroit to Lexington. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 1 | 7h 53m | RON 289.36 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Detroit to Lexington every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 53 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Lexington usually start from RON 246.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 52 minutes to cover the 306 miles from Detroit to Lexington. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Lexington. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Detroit to Lexington. It leaves the station in Detroit at 7:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Detroit
Often stigmatized as a dead city, Detroit is making a huge comeback, and it is fast becoming a hidden gem among travelers. Your first stop should be at the Detroit Institute of Art, the city’s foremost cultural destination. Featuring more than 100 galleries with artworks from masters such as Van Gogh or Diego Rivera, the museum offers tourists hours of artistic immersion and enjoyment. For those wishing to learn more about the history of Motown or Black American communities, the city’s Motown Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will be top-tier destinations. Finally, don’t miss out on the chance to catch a performance at the lavish Fox Theater, a national landmark.
As Detroit is the birthplace of Coney dog, it would be a huge miss if you pass up the chance to try out this masterpiece. One of the locals’ favorite Coney dog establishments is Lafayette Coney Island. Detroit’s craft beer scene is also quite lively, and some famous local brands include Batch Brewing Company and Detroit Beer Co.
The principal bus terminal in the city is on Howard St, where travelers can catch buses run by Greyhound, Indian Trails or Barons Bus. You can also catch Amtrak trains at the train station in New Center, north of downtown Detroit. Detroit is served by Amtrak’s Wolverine line. The city’s main airport is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which is located in nearby Romulus.
Lexington
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Located at the heart of Bluegrass Country, Lexington is sometimes called the horse capital of the world for its thoroughbred stud farms. The second-largest city in Kentucky, Lexington was named after the battle of the American Revolutionary War, and it was founded just a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
The presence of some of the nation's brightest minds at the University of Kentucky has helped foster a cultured air and led Lexington to take another nickname, the Athens of the West.
Downtown Lexington remains the place to see and be seen, hosting many of the city's top hotels and a handful of grassroots distilleries. You’ll be happy to know that Lexington is the city with the second cheapest pint of beer on average, so plan to hit up some breweries. Slightly east lies the Gratz Park district, home to several important buildings, including Hunt-Morgan House. A relatively modest red brick structure by today's Lexington standards, it was built by the first millionaire west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Travel to and from Lexington couldn't be simpler, thanks to no less than 180 different bus routes. There's certainly little difficulty reaching the state capital Frankfort, the rock 'n' roll sounds of Memphis, or the laid-back vibes of New Orleans.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Detroit?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St
Located near hip Corktown, the Detroit Greyhound Bus Station is minutes away from local breweries, diverse restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife. Besides Greyhound, many other bus carriers serve this station, including Indian Trails, Barons Bus Lines, Miller Transportation, and Jefferson Lines. For travelers’ convenience, the station offers massive parking lots, clean restrooms, and lockers to rent. The station is a short walk from several local bus stops, and about a 15 minute walk from the closest light rail station to connect to neighborhoods throughout Detroit.
All bus stations in Detroit:
Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St
Where does the bus arrive in Lexington?
Main arrival station: 477 W New Circle Rd NW
The Greyhound bus station in Lexington is located on W New Circle Road, near the Green Acres, Elkhorn Park, and Radcliffe neighborhoods. It is about three miles from the center of the city. The bus station has restrooms and vending machines inside, but the station has limited hours; be prepared to wait for your bus outside or in one of the surrounding fast-food restaurants. Luckily, the station is in a strip mall that is also home to a bakery, pizza joint, Burger King, and a Family Dollar.
All bus stations in Lexington:
477 W New Circle Rd NW
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