Is there a way to reach Louisville from Raleigh without flying?

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most practical and sustainable way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

How long does it take to get to Louisville from Raleigh by bus?

The travel time from Raleigh to Louisville is about 21h 25m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 18h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 429 miles (691 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Raleigh and Louisville?

About 429 miles (691 km) separate Raleigh and Louisville.

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

If you're headed to Louisville from Raleigh, chances are that your bus will leave from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Louisville Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What is the most cost-effective way to go from Raleigh to Louisville?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Raleigh to Louisville by choosing to travel by bus. $151 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Louisville from Raleigh.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Raleigh to Louisville?

The average price of a one-way ticket from Raleigh to Louisville is $217. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $151 and $328, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Raleigh to Louisville Bus Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Louisville.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$151 - $328	Average Duration21h 25m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$355 - $430	Average Duration2d 1h	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to Louisville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Louisville. The journey takes about 21 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $151, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

21h 25mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Louisville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$217

Average bus trip duration21h 25m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure12:10am

Distance429 miles (691 km)

Latest bus departure10:05pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/586,945 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

3.5/58,404 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

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, Greyhound, Los Limousines, Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, New York Trailways, Wanda Coach

Raleigh to Louisville Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Raleigh to Louisville. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Raleigh to Louisville will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Louisville from Raleigh, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Louisville?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Louisville

A - Louisville Greyhound Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Louisville

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Raleigh and Louisville!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Raleigh to Louisville, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Raleigh to Louisville.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Raleigh to Louisville.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Louisville?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time21h 25m	Avg Price$217	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 1h	Avg Price$406	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Raleigh by bus?

Bus from Raleigh to Louisville

You can also go to Louisville by train

Train from Raleigh to Louisville

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