How much is the bus ticket from Louisville to Cincinnati?

The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to Cincinnati start from $25. The average price for this route is around $31. 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 Louisville to Cincinnati?

The average bus trip duration from Louisville to Cincinnati is 1h 45m, covering a distance of 97 miles (157 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Louisville to Cincinnati route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from Louisville to Cincinnati at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 3:05pm.

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

A bus trip from Louisville to Cincinnati generates an estimated 4 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 Louisville to Cincinnati?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Louisville to Cincinnati from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Louisville to Cincinnati on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		3:05pm	Louisville, KY	2h 10m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Louisville to Cincinnati on November 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10am	Louisville, KY	1h 45m	3:55am	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest
8:00am	Louisville, KY	19h 27m	3:27am	Union Terminal	No tags
3:05pm	Louisville, KY	2h 10m	5:15pm	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
8:00am	Louisville, KY	19h 27m	3:27am	Union Terminal	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 11:58 PM EST.

Get from Louisville to Cincinnati

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 45mAverage Duration

97 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Louisville and Cincinnati?

Stops in Louisville

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

Stops in Cincinnati

A
Greyhound Station
1005 Gilbert Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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B
Northland Blvd
290-322 Northland Blvd, Springdale, OH 45246, USA

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 Louisville Cincinnati recent customer reviews

The bus was 2hrs late arriving to Louisville and 2hrs. Late into Cincinnati. We also had mechanical problems and we had to turnaround and go back to the bus station.

Vanessa S.

August 17, 2019

Bus arrived 1.5 hours late; staff not helpful; no signage; bus station environment was chaotic

Daniel S.

February 8, 2017

It was okay

Youssou D.

December 31, 2024

Amtrak

4/55,610 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Louisville to Cincinnati 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 Louisville to Cincinnati?
The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to Cincinnati start from $25. The average price for this route is around $31. 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 Louisville to Cincinnati?
The average bus trip duration from Louisville to Cincinnati is 1h 45m, covering a distance of 97 miles (157 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Louisville to Cincinnati route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Louisville to Cincinnati?
The earliest bus departs from Louisville to Cincinnati at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 3:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Louisville to Cincinnati?
A bus trip from Louisville to Cincinnati generates an estimated 4 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 Louisville to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Louisville to Cincinnati?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Louisville to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Louisville to Cincinnati?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/26

$36

11/27

$33

Today

$31

11/29

$32

11/30

No data

12/01

No data

12/02

$20

12/03

No data

The cheapest trip from Louisville to Cincinnati was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $306 for a bus ticket from Louisville to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Amtrak 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.