Bus Tickets from Detroit, MI to Louisville

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Next departures for Detroit to Louisville on August 30
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Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Louisville, KYCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Louisville, KYNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Detroit Bus Station
Louisville, KYNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Louisville

Bus
Average PriceUS$54 - US$197Average Duration14h
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$135 - US$214Average Duration20h
47kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Louisville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Louisville. The journey takes about 14 hours, and with fares starting at just US$54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
14hAverage Duration
US$54Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Louisville: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$74
Average Bus Trip Duration14h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure8:35am
Distance509 km
Latest bus departure11:25pm

Detroit to Louisville Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Louisville

  1. What is the distance between Detroit and Louisville?

    The distance covered from Detroit to Louisville is 509 km (316 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Detroit to Louisville?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Detroit Bus Station, in Detroit, and end it at Louisville Greyhound Bus Station, in Louisville.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-28
US$127
08-29
US$103
Today
US$69
08-31
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09-03
US$54
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Louisville was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to Louisville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$54 to US$200 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Louisville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$54 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Detroit to Louisville.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Detroit to Louisville, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Detroit to Louisville.

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Did you know?

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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