Bus Washington, DC to Louisville, KY: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$98

tomorrow

$96

Tuesday

$91

Wednesday

$87

Thursday

$85

Friday

$91

Saturday

$94

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
FlixBus	17h 25m	1:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
Greyhound US	19h 50m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 50m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
FlixBus	17h 25m	1:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 50m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Greyhound US	20h 10m	10:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:45:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	19h 50m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
FlixBus	17h 25m	1:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 50m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
FlixBus	17h 25m	1:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 50m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
FlixBus	17h 25m	1:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 7/31/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 50m	5:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:40 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/1/2026 5:50:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
FlixBus	17h 25m	1:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/1/2026 1:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 8/1/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Louisville, KY

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Louisville, KY are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Louisville, KY.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 19 buses from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Louisville, KY, with 1 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/13/2026 costs just $82, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY starting from $82!

Cheapest Bus	$82
Fastest Bus	17h 25m
Earliest Bus	5:50 AM
Latest Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	475.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Louisville, KY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$98

Monday 07/27

$96

Tuesday 07/28

$91

Wednesday 07/29

$87

Thursday 07/30

$85

Friday 07/31

$91

Saturday 08/01

$94

Sunday 08/02

$90

Monday 08/03

$101

Tuesday 08/04

$93

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$95

Friday 08/07

$93

Saturday 08/08

$91

Sunday 08/09

$100

Monday 08/10

$91

Tuesday 08/11

$91

Wednesday 08/12

$88

Thursday 08/13

$82

Friday 08/14

$87

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

$99

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

$90

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $82, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $91.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY, with $82. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $91.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Louisville, KY

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Washington, DC and Louisville, KY.

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Greyhound Bus Station

W Muhammad Ali Blvd 720

Convention Center

S 3rd St 300

BP Gas Station

Newburg Rd 3301

W Muhammad Ali Blvd

East Broadway, under the I-65 overpass between S 1st Street and S Brook Street

International Airport

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Louisville, KY? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Louisville, KY bus

How much does a Washington, DC Louisville, KY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $82 and takes 19h 50m to reach Louisville, KY. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $82 and $123. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Louisville, KY.

On average, how many connections are available from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY each day?

Every day, the Washington, DC to Louisville, KY bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY take?

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY is offered by FlixBus and takes 17h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $99. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY?

The earliest bus arriving in Louisville, KY from Washington, DC starts at 5:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Louisville, KY starts at 5:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Washington, DC Louisville, KY route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Louisville, KY?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Louisville, KY by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Louisville, KY bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Washington, DC Louisville, KY bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Washington, DC Louisville, KY bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Washington, DC to Louisville, KY on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Washington, DC to Louisville, KY

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Louisville, KY

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Washington, DC and to Louisville, KY. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!