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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh (New Bern Ave)
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 29 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: Raleigh (New Bern Ave)
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Louisville
    Destination location: Louisville, KY
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Louisville.

Average Price$88 - $214Average Duration20h 20m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$355 - $430Average Duration2d 1h
63kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud 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 20 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
20h 20mAverage Duration
$88Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Louisville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$124
Average bus trip duration20h 20m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance429 miles (691 km)
Latest bus departure9:50pm

Raleigh to Louisville Bus

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

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$139
05/29
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05/30
$115
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Raleigh to Louisville was searched and found on May 30, 2025 with a price of $115

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

You can expect to pay from $115 to $150 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Louisville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $115 which is on 2025-05-30.

Usually FlixBus Inc. 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.

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.

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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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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