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Bus New Orleans to Louisville: Trip Overview

Bus New Orleans to Louisville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$108
Average bus trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure8:40 AM
Distance623 miles (1004 km)
Latest bus departure9:10 PM

New Orleans to Louisville Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:40AM - 9:10PM
Minimum Price$142
Average Ticket Price$108
Minimum Trip Duration18h35m
Average Bus Trip Duration1d6h
Distance623 miles (1004 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip New Orleans - Louisville

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Louisville without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from New Orleans to Louisville takes around 1d 6h on average, but you can get there in as little as 18h 35m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 624 miles (1006 km) that separate the two cities.

New Orleans and Louisville are 624 miles (1006 km) apart.

About 5 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses running from New Orleans to Louisville may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from New Orleans to Louisville as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 8:40 AM for the initial departure and runs until 9:10 PM for the final departure.

Buses going from New Orleans to Louisville begin their journey at Union Passenger Terminal and reach their destination at Louisville Greyhound Bus Station.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $95.

The bus ticket costs $108 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $95 and $293, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from New Orleans to Louisville. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

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 New Orleans and Louisville!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New Orleans to Louisville.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from New Orleans to Louisville that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from New Orleans to Louisville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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