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

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Louisville start from $122. The average price for this route is around $180. 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 New York City to Louisville?

The average bus trip duration from New York City to Louisville is 22h 20m, covering a distance of 649 miles (1047 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

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

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Louisville at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from New York City to Louisville generates an estimated 26 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 New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City to Louisville from $115 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Louisville on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	New York Port Authority	23h 30m	10:00pm	Louisville, KY	Cheapest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	20h 40m	12:20pm	Louisville, KY	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:30pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 50m	12:20pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	22h 1m	10:00pm	Louisville, KY	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Louisville on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h 20m	12:20pm	Louisville, KY	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	20h 25m	10:00pm	Louisville, KY	Fastest
	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	20h 40m	12:20pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d	5:35am	Louisville, KY	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	New York Port Authority	23h 30m	10:00pm	Louisville, KY	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 9:57 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Louisville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 22 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day

22h 20mAverage Duration

649 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

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

Stops in New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
C
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, 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

Stops in Louisville

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 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 New York City Louisville recent customer reviews

because of covid-19 i believe there was not enough staff on hand at any of the rest stops even in new york there where no garbage bags on the buses the chargers did not work and also the staff was very mean far as they did not want to be spoken to the last driver was very nice i can say that and one concessions stand woman was very nice and helpful at the cincinnati station

Cherise S.

November 26, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 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 New York City 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 New York City to Louisville?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Louisville start from $122. The average price for this route is around $180. 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 New York City to Louisville?
The average bus trip duration from New York City to Louisville is 22h 20m, covering a distance of 649 miles (1047 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Louisville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Louisville?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Louisville at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Louisville?
A bus trip from New York City to Louisville generates an estimated 26 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 New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City 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.

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

$258

11/28

$294

Today

$312

11/30

$354

12/01

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The cheapest trip from New York City to Louisville was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $258

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 $258 to $390 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 $354 which is on 2025-11-30.