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Next departures to Louisville

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 3 August at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: 4 August at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Louisville

Bus
Average priceUS$101 - US$336Average duration21h 40m
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$178 - US$178Average duration1d 12h
95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Louisville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Louisville. The journey takes about 21 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
21h 40mAverage duration
US$101Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to Louisville: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$178
Average train trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure06:45
Distance650 miles

New York City to Louisville Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Louisville

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from New York City to Louisville cost?

    The average train ticket price from New York City to Louisville is US$178. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to Louisville is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from New York City to Louisville?

    A train trip between New York City and Louisville is around 1d 12h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 12h. This is the time it takes to travel the 649 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between New York City and Louisville?

    The number of trains from New York City to Louisville can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Louisville by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from New York City to Louisville?

    When taking the train from New York City to Louisville, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Louisville was searched and found on 3 Aug 2025 with a price of US$348

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

You can expect to pay from US$348 to US$1,333 for a train 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$348, which is on 2025-08-03.

About Train Travel

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Louisville, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between New York City and Louisville, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Louisville?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between New York City and Louisville is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$178 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$178. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Louisville, choose the train, as it will take you from New York City to Louisville in about 21h 40m – that's the fastest way to get there!

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