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Next departures from New York City to Louisville on 7 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    		New York Port Authority
    		Louisville, KYCheapest
    Greyhound Lines, Inc.
      		New York Port Authority
      		Louisville, KYFastest
      Greyhound Lines, Inc.
        		New York Port Authority
        		Louisville, KYNo tags
        FlixBus
          		NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
          		Louisville, KYNo tags
          FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
            		NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
            		Louisville, KYNo tags

            Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:22 PM EST.

            Get from New York City to Louisville

            This route is served by bus only

            The journey takes about 22 hours 1 minute, and with fares starting at just R 1 848, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            14bus per day
            22h 1mAverage duration
            1048 kmDistance
            26kgCO₂ emissions

            Bus New York City to Louisville: Trip Overview

            Average ticket priceR 3 319
            Average bus trip duration22h 1m
            Number of daily buses14
            Earliest bus departure01:30
            Distance1047 km
            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 much does a bus ticket from New York City to Louisville cost?

              The bus ticket price from New York City to Louisville starts at R 1 848. The best way to find cheap bus 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 bus ride from New York City to Louisville?

              The average travel time between New York City and Louisville is around 22h 1m, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1046 km that separates the two cities.

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

              The number of buses from New York City to Louisville can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York City to Louisville by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

              When taking the bus from New York City to Louisville, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

            5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Louisville?

              Buses travelling between New York City and Louisville leave from GW Bridge or New York Port Authority and arrive at Louisville Greyhound Bus Station.

            Find cheapest prices for buses

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

            Best price found
            04/11
            R 2 933
            05/11
            R 3 272
            Today
            R 2 656
            07/11
            R 2 772
            08/11
            R 2 416
            09/11
            R 3 075
            10/11
            R 2 942
            11/11
            R 2 612
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Louisville was searched and found on 08 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 416

            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 R 2 416 to R 4 618 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 R 2 416, which is on 2025-11-08.

            Usually FlixBus 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.

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            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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