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

The cheapest bus tickets from Lexington to New York City start from $123. The average price for this route is around $167. 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 Lexington to New York City?

The average bus trip duration from Lexington to New York City is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 597 miles (962 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound .

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

Several major train operators operate on this route with 18 trains available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Lexington to New York City at 1:55am. And the latest bus departs at 3:10pm.

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

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

Bus Lexington to New York City from $119 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lexington to New York City on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 2h	5:00pm	Chinatown	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d	2:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	2:45pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 1h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	3:10pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 6h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Lexington to New York City on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:55am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d	2:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:45pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 1h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	3:10pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 6h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 1h	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Lexington to New York City on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 2h	5:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	Bus	1:55am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d	2:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	Bus	2:45pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 1h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	3:10pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 6h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Lexington to New York City on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:55am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d	2:05am	New York Port Authority	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:45pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 1h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55am	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	3:10pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 6h	10:05pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:45pm	WJW Investments Bus Stop	1d 2h	5:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 9:45 PM EST.

Get from Lexington to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

597 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

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

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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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,416 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.

Greyhound Lexington New York City recent customer reviews

They lost my luggage

Michael W.

July 29, 2019

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lexington, KY to New York City 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 Lexington to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Lexington to New York City start from $123. The average price for this route is around $167. 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 Lexington to New York City?
The average bus trip duration from Lexington to New York City is 1d 6h, covering a distance of 597 miles (962 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Lexington to New York City route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 18 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Lexington to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Lexington to New York City at 1:55am. And the latest bus departs at 3:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Lexington to New York City?
A bus trip from Lexington to New York City generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/04

$185

12/05

$118

Today

$121

12/07

$148

12/08

$153

12/09

$149

12/10

$143

12/11

$129

The cheapest trip from Lexington, KY to New York City was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $118

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

You can expect to pay from $118 to $221 for a bus ticket from Lexington, KY to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-12-11.