The average bus between Kentucky and New Orleans takes 23h 57m and the fastest bus takes 23h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kentucky to New Orleans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Kentucky and New Orleans. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kentucky is at 6:20 PM which arrives into New Orleans at 4:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Nashville Bus Station and take an average of 23h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to New Orleans. However, there are services departing from Kentucky station and arriving at New Orleans station via Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 57m.
Kentucky to New Orleans bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Kentucky to New Orleans bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Book your Kentucky to New Orleans bus tickets online with Amtrak Thruway and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Kentucky and New Orleans is 961.1 km. The road distance is 1,242 km.
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to New Orleans Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station and Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 16h 50m.