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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h 43 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
508 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 5 buses that leave Detroit, MI for Louisville, KY on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 508 km distance in an average of 10 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 14 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:30 PM7h25Detroit, Greyhound Terminal2:55 AMLouisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$751One-way0 transfers- 2:00 PM8h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal10:00 PMLouisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$781One-way0 transfers
- · 11:00 PM13h10Detroit, Greyhound Terminal12:10 PMLouisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$881One-way1 transfer
- · · 7:55 PM11h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal6:55 AMLouisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$891One-way2 transfers
- · 11:15 PM14h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal1:15 PMLouisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$981One-way1 transfer
- 7:30 PM7h25Detroit, Greyhound Terminal2:55 AMLouisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$751One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM8h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal10:00 PMLouisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$781One-way0 transfers
- · · 7:55 PM11h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal6:55 AMLouisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$891One-way2 transfers
- · 11:00 PM13h10Detroit, Greyhound Terminal12:10 PMLouisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$881One-way1 transfer
- · 11:15 PM14h00Detroit, Greyhound Terminal1:15 PMLouisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY$981One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $232.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$88 Average price Cheapest | $171 Average price | $483 Average price |
8h 45m Average total duration Fastest 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 10m Average total duration 20h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY costing on average $171 (€140).
A bus is $395 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY costing on average $483 (€395).
Other travel options to Louisville, KY take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 24m.
Train takes on average 20h 40m.
Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Barons Bus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:51AM | Duration 15h21 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Live departures
Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY bus times
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 | 5:05 PM Detroit, MI | 12h55 | 6:00 AM Louisville, KY | 1 transfer | |
| 7:30 PM Detroit, MI | 15h21 | 10:51 AM Louisville, KY | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY
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Buses from Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 315 miles (508 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 315 miles (508 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Barons Bus from Detroit, MI to Louisville, KYYou can travel by bus between Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY with Greyhound, Barons Bus for as low as $57 (€46). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Detroit, MI 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY
Most Detroit, MI to Louisville, KY buses use the Detroit, Greyhound Terminal to Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare Detroit, MI and Louisville, KY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station) from Louisville city centre
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