How much is the bus ticket from Louisville to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to New York City start from $113. The average price for this route is around $177. 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 New York City?

The average bus trip duration from Louisville to New York City is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 658 miles (1062 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 55m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Louisville to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Louisville to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Louisville to New York City at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Louisville to New York City?

A bus trip from Louisville to New York City generates an estimated 27 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 New York City?

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 New York City?

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 New York City?

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 Louisville to New York City?

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 New York City from $117 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Louisville to New York City on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:10am	Louisville, KY	1d 4h	2:50pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Louisville, KY	20h 55m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	8:00am	Louisville, KY	1d 10h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	2:10am	Louisville, KY	23h 55m	2:05am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:30pm	Louisville, KY	23h 45m	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	No tags

Next departures for Louisville to New York City on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:05pm	Louisville, KY	1d 2h	5:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	2:10am	Louisville, KY	23h 55m	2:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	8:00am	Louisville, KY	1d 10h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:05pm	Louisville, KY	1d 1h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Louisville, KY	1d	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures for Louisville to New York City on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:10am	Louisville, KY	1d 2h	1:00pm	New York (Hudson Yards)	Cheapest
	2:10am	Louisville, KY	23h 55m	2:05am	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	8:00am	Louisville, KY	1d 10h	6:42pm	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	No tags
	3:05pm	Louisville, KY	1d 1h	4:20pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:10am	Louisville, KY	1d	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:37 AM EST.

Get from Louisville to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

658 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Louisville and New York City?

Stops in Louisville

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

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,408 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 New York City recent customer reviews

The staff who was selling the tickets was not customer centric she thought she was doing me a favor responding to my questions

Dayan I.

September 13, 2020

Muy mal servicio, siempre tarde los autobuses, 29 horas de kankakee a Louisville en serio!0

Liborio D.

May 20, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,476 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 Louisville to New York City 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 New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to New York City start from $113. The average price for this route is around $177. 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 New York City?
The average bus trip duration from Louisville to New York City is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 658 miles (1062 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Louisville to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 28 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Louisville to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Louisville to New York City at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Louisville to New York City?
A bus trip from Louisville to New York City generates an estimated 27 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 New York City?
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 New York City?
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 New York City?
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 Louisville to New York City?
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

11/27

$207

11/28

$236

Today

$290

11/30

$333

12/01

$167

12/02

$159

12/03

$129

12/04

$117

The cheapest trip from Louisville to New York City was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $117

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

You can expect to pay from $117 to $1,590 for a bus ticket from Louisville to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.