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Today11 Aug
Tomorrow12 Aug
Wed13 Aug
Thu14 Aug
from US$143
Fri15 Aug
from US$138
Sat16 Aug
from US$123
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: GW Bridge
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: 14 August at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 14 August at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York (Hudson Yards)
    Arrival time: 15 August at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus New York City to Louisville: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$182
Average bus trip duration21h 55m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance650 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

New York City to Louisville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Louisville

  1. How far is Louisville from New York City by coach?

    The journey from New York City to Louisville by coach covers an approximate distance of 649 miles (1046 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from New York City to Louisville without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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09/08
US$250
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13/08
US$122
14/08
US$136
15/08
US$130
16/08
US$121
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Louisville was searched and found on 16 Aug 2025 with a price of US$121

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 Louisville as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$121 to US$318 for a bus ticket from New York City to Louisville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$121, which is on 2025-08-16.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York City and Louisville!

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

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York City to Louisville will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New York City to Louisville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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