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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h 54 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 5 buses that leave Louisville, KY for Cleveland, OH on Fri, May 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 500 km distance in an average of 12 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 16 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
7:30 PM15h55Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY11:25 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$921One-way2 transfers- undefined · undefined10:10 AM16h00Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY2:10 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$1061One-way1 transfer
- 2:10 AM8h20Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY10:30 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$1111One-way0 transfers
- 2:10 AM8h50Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY11:00 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$1111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM15h25Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY8:15 PMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$1161One-way1 transfer
- 2:10 AM8h20Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY10:30 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$1111One-way0 transfers
- 2:10 AM8h50Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY11:00 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$1111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM15h25Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY8:15 PMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$1161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+7:30 PM15h55Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY11:25 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$921One-way2 transfers
- undefined · undefined10:10 AM16h00Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY2:10 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)$1061One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $284.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price Cheapest | $376 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH:
A bus is $275 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH costing on average $376 (€300).
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
You'll arrive about -4h -13m sooner (8h 25m by bus vs 5h 12m by car) and save roughly $-27.36 (€-21.86) compared to fuel and tolls ($100 (€80) vs $73 (€58)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Live departures
Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH bus times
The table below shows live departures for Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:10 AM Louisville, KY | 8h25 | 3:35 PM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:10 PM Louisville, KY | 16h00 | 7:10 AM Cleveland, OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH
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Buses from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€43) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 310 miles (500 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 310 miles (500 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€43) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Transit Authority of River City from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OHYou can travel by bus between Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH with Greyhound, Transit Authority of River City for as low as $54 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Louisville, KY to Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland, OH, 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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