What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Louisville?

Philadelphia and Louisville are 580 miles (934 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Louisville?

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Louisville start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Louisville Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Philadelphia to Louisville from $139 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Louisville on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d	10:00pm	Louisville, KY	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	18h 50m	12:20pm	Louisville, KY	Fastest
	Bus	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	18h 55m	5:35am	Louisville, KY	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	22h 35m	12:20pm	Louisville, KY	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 1h	12:20pm	Louisville, KY	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Louisville on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:10am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	1d 5h	12:20pm	Louisville, KY	Cheapest
	Bus	3:55am	199 Spring Garden St.	18h 5m	10:00pm	Louisville, KY	Fastest
	Bus	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	18h 55m	5:35am	Louisville, KY	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 40m	1:30am	Louisville, KY	No tags
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	18h 50m	12:20pm	Louisville, KY	No tags

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Get from Philadelphia to Louisville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 22 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

22h 55mAverage Duration

562 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Louisville?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Louisville

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,447 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 Philadelphia, PA to Louisville by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$227

11/25

$245

Today

$270

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$203

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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Louisville was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $203

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

You can expect to pay from $203 to $336 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Louisville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $203 which is on 2025-11-27.