5.0
The Driver was a great guy the most I liked everything was on time
Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Lexington to Louisville. Traveling by bus from Lexington to Louisville usually takes around 9 hours and 5 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 70 mi (112 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $32.90 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers
Average score for buses from Lexington to Louisville
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
5.0
How much is a bus ticket from Lexington to Louisville?
Bus tickets for a trip from Lexington to Louisville cost $32.90 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly avg. prices
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Lexington to Louisville, mark your calendar for April. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just $26. However, taking the bus from Lexington to Louisville during September is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of $65. The best way to find deals on a trip in September is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.
What bus companies travel from Lexington to Louisville?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lexington to Louisville. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 9h 5m | $49.32 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Lexington to Louisville every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Louisville usually start from $33.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 70 miles from Lexington to Louisville. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Lexington to Louisville. It leaves the station in Lexington at 2:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Lexington to Louisville. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
City Information
Lexington
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Pixabay
Located at the heart of Bluegrass Country, Lexington is sometimes called the horse capital of the world for its thoroughbred stud farms. The second-largest city in Kentucky, Lexington was named after the battle of the American Revolutionary War, and it was founded just a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
The presence of some of the nation's brightest minds at the University of Kentucky has helped foster a cultured air and led Lexington to take another nickname, the Athens of the West.
Downtown Lexington remains the place to see and be seen, hosting many of the city's top hotels and a handful of grassroots distilleries. You’ll be happy to know that Lexington is the city with the second cheapest pint of beer on average, so plan to hit up some breweries. Slightly east lies the Gratz Park district, home to several important buildings, including Hunt-Morgan House. A relatively modest red brick structure by today's Lexington standards, it was built by the first millionaire west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Travel to and from Lexington couldn't be simpler, thanks to no less than 180 different bus routes. There's certainly little difficulty reaching the state capital Frankfort, the rock 'n' roll sounds of Memphis, or the laid-back vibes of New Orleans.
Louisville
A mecca for fans of sports, Louisville holds the honor of being the birthplace of many sports legends. Even non-sports fans should not miss out on the Muhammad Ali Center, where tourists can learn more about the life and legacy of the legendary boxer. Aside from permanent galleries dedicated to the boxer himself, the museum also features temporary exhibitions on topics such as race and gender equality. Another top highlight from the city is Churchill Downs, where the famous Kentucky Derby is hosted. Contrary to what people might imagine, the racing track is actually quite idyllic, and if there is one place you must visit in Louisville, this is probably the one. If you are looking for a unique experience, head towards the Louisville Mega Cavern. This cavern system was created out of a 19th-century limestone quarry and it features the world’s only underground zip line course.
Three things dominate the food scene in Louisville: barbecue, bourbon, and mint juleps. Some local favorites are Mark’s Feed Store and Feast BBQ. If you are looking for the finest bourbon, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience is certainly a good call.
The central bus station in Louisville is the Bus Terminal on W Muhammad Ali Blvd, connecting the city with near and far destinations such as Cincinnati, Chicago and Nashville. There are no train tracks that run through the city. However, the city is still a part of Amtrak’s network via the carrier’s Thruway bus line. The Louisville International Airport fulfills air services for the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lexington?
Main departure station: 477 W New Circle Rd NW
The Greyhound bus station in Lexington is located on W New Circle Road, near the Green Acres, Elkhorn Park, and Radcliffe neighborhoods. It is about three miles from the center of the city. The bus station has restrooms and vending machines inside, but the station has limited hours; be prepared to wait for your bus outside or in one of the surrounding fast-food restaurants. Luckily, the station is in a strip mall that is also home to a bakery, pizza joint, Burger King, and a Family Dollar.
All bus stations in Lexington:
477 W New Circle Rd NW
Where does the bus arrive in Louisville?
Main arrival station: Louisville Bus Station
The Louisville Bus Terminal, located at 720 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, serves interstate Greyhound bus services. The station is equipped with restrooms, vending machines, and indoor seating. The station also has an adjoining cafeteria in case vending machine snacks aren't enough to satisfy your hunger. In addition, there is also a customer service and ticket kiosk where station staff can answer any questions you may have. The station is located in Downtown Louisville, only a short walk from the city's most exciting amenities and several nearby restaurants and convenience stores.
All bus stations in Louisville:
Louisville Bus Station
Get around town with Moovit
Find the best way to get to and from any station in Louisville by public transit, courtesy of Moovit. Search now
Need a return trip from Louisville to Lexington?
Search Bus TicketsPlan your next adventure
More buses from Lexington
Continue by bus from Louisville
Check out these popular routes
- Bus from Calgary to Edmonton
$26+
- Bus from Edmonton to Calgary
$26+
- Washington D.C. to New York Bus
$19+
- Bus from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia
$30+
- Bus from Chicago to Madison
$33+
- Bus from Baltimore to New York
$20+
- Brooklyn to Philadelphia
$9+
- Ithaca to New York Bus
$45+
- Bus from New York to Washington D.C.
$21+
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more