How much is the bus ticket from Detroit to Louisville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Louisville start from $57. The average price for this route is around $94. 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 Detroit to Louisville?

The average bus trip duration from Detroit to Louisville is 14h, covering a distance of 316 miles (509 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Detroit to Louisville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Detroit to Louisville?

The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Louisville at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Louisville?

A bus trip from Detroit to Louisville generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Detroit to Louisville?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Louisville?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Detroit to Louisville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to Louisville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Detroit to Louisville from $63 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Detroit to Louisville on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	7h 25m	2:55am	Louisville, KY	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:20am	Detroit Bus Station	13h 40m	10:00pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h 15m	12:20pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	14h	1:25pm	Louisville, KY	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:04 PM EST.

Get from Detroit to Louisville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 14 hours and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

14hAverage Duration

316 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Louisville?

Stops in Detroit

A
Detroit Bus Station
1001 Howard St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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Stops in Louisville

A
Louisville Greyhound Bus Station
720 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 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 Detroit Louisville recent customer reviews

Nice service. Desk people very polite and they helped me to reschedule my trip without any complications. I'm very satisfied with the service

Santiago H.

March 23, 2021

Bus driver was very rude!!

Keshawn H.

April 14, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to Louisville 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 Detroit to Louisville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Detroit to Louisville start from $57. The average price for this route is around $94. 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 Detroit to Louisville?
The average bus trip duration from Detroit to Louisville is 14h, covering a distance of 316 miles (509 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Detroit to Louisville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Detroit to Louisville?
The earliest bus departs from Detroit to Louisville at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Detroit to Louisville?
A bus trip from Detroit to Louisville generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Detroit to Louisville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Detroit to Louisville?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Detroit to Louisville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Detroit to Louisville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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

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$109

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$88

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The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Louisville was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $80

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

You can expect to pay from $80 to $271 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Louisville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-12-01.