- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
One of the world's great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue campus.
Cheapest price
$221
Average price
$267
Fastest journey
21 h 55 m
Average duration
23 h 30 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
1044 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Louisville, KY to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around $267 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $221.
It's difficult to get from Louisville, KY to New York, NY without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Louisville, KY to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $120. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $120, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 648 miles (1044 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$227 Average price Cheapest | $364 Average price | $315 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 34m Average total duration 20h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 33m Average total duration 26h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Louisville, KY to New York, NY:
A bus is $88 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Louisville, KY to New York, NY costing on average $315 (€259).
A bus is $137 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Louisville, KY to New York, NY costing on average $364 (€299).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 4m.
Train takes on average 26h 3m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 36h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $134 |
The table below shows live departures for Louisville, KY to New York, NY buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 8:35 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 21h55 | 6:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 33h10 | 5:45 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 34h25 | 7:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 33h40 | 6:15 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 8:35 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 25h25 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 8:35 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 22h10 | 6:45 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 10:15 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 24h30 | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · | 10:15 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 25h55 | 12:10 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 34h45 | 9:00 PM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 34h10 | 8:25 PM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 10:15 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 25h20 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 34h35 | 8:50 PM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:15 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 28h35 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:15 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 27h00 | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:15 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 25h40 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· | 10:15 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 24h15 | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 3:10 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 25h05 | 4:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 3:10 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 25h55 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· | 3:10 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 24h40 | 3:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 8:00 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 25h30 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 21h00 | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 20h25 | 4:25 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 20h50 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 22h45 | 6:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 24h00 | 8:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:55 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 36h40 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 10:55 PM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 36h00 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
· · + FlixBus | 3:00 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 28h50 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 3:00 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 26h00 | 5:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· | 3:00 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 25h05 | 4:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · + FlixBus | 3:00 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 32h30 | 11:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 3:35 AM Louisville, W Broadway (Greyhound Bus Station), KY | 31h20 | 10:55 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Louisville, KY to New York, NY run on average 21 times per day, taking around 20h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $120 (€99) but you can travel from only $105 (€86) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 648 miles (1044 km) distance in 20h 55m.
Distance 648 miles (1044 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $120 (€99) |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 20h 55m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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One of the world's great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue campus.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum known for iconic works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major natural history museum with dinosaur halls, space exhibits, and family-friendly science collections.
The city's iconic urban park with lakes, paths, lawns, and landmarks spread across the heart of Manhattan.
World-famous entertainment crossroads known for giant screens, nonstop energy, and a classic New York atmosphere.
Elevated linear park built on a former rail line, with gardens, art, and distinctive Hudson-side views.
Large, thin-crust slices with a crisp edge and foldable center, sold in classic neighborhood pizzerias. It is one of the city’s most iconic everyday foods.
A classic New York bagel topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, and onion. It reflects the city’s Jewish deli and appetizing-store traditions.
Hand-carved cured beef piled onto rye bread, often served with mustard and a pickle. This deli staple is closely tied to New York’s immigrant food history.
Historic Manhattan steakhouse celebrated for mutton chop, steaks, and a refined classic New York atmosphere.
Legendary casual pizzeria known for classic New York-style slices with a no-frills neighborhood atmosphere.
Well-known spot for bagels, lox, smoked fish, and other Jewish appetizing classics in a polished but traditional setting.
New York is one of the priciest U.S. cities. Hotels, dining, and attractions are costly, though cheap eats and free sights help balance a budget.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis: 15-20%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Little or no tip for counter service.
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