Bus from Louisville to New York City: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Louisville to New York City on December 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Louisville, KY
Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Louisville, KY
New York Port AuthorityFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Louisville, KY
New York Port AuthorityNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Louisville, KY
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Louisville, KY
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:08 PM 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 $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
1045 kmDistance
26kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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.

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

    The cheapest bus tickets from Louisville to New York City start from $155. The average price for this route is around $275. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Louisville to New York City?

    The average bus travel time from Louisville to New York City is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1045 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Louisville to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from Louisville to New York City at 2:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:55pm.

  5. 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 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. 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 5627 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Louisville to New York City?

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Louisville to New York City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. 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
12-07
$261
12-08
$268
Today
$208
12-10
$270
12-11
$275
12-12
$259
12-13
$275
12-14
$178
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Louisville to New York City was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $178

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 $178 to $2,257 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 $178 which is on 2025-12-14.

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.

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