The cheapest and fastest buses from Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY
Cheapest price
$199
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
17 h 15 m
Average duration
17 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
637 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY will cost around $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.
It's difficult to get from Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY without transferring at least once.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $127. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $127, and a flight costs an average of $388.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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$205 Average price | $471 Average price | $128 Average price Cheapest |
16h 20m Average total duration 15h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 43m Average total duration 27h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:40 AM Charlottesville, VA | 17h15 | 2:55 AM Louisville, KY | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY
Buses from Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY run on average 2 times per day, taking around 15h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $199 (€161) but you can travel from only $127 (€103) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 395 miles (637 km) distance in 15h 50m.
Distance 395 miles (637 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $199 (€161) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 50m |
First bus 08:00 |
Last bus 22:05 |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KYYou can travel by bus between Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY with Greyhound for as low as $127 (€103). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlottesville, VA to Louisville, KY by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Louisville, KY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
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