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The average bus between Kentucky and New Orleans takes 23h 13m and the fastest bus takes 23h 5m. 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 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kentucky is at 6:30 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 13m. 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 Louisville, KY station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Nashville station and Montgomery Intermodal Center station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 13m.
Kentucky to New Orleans bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Kentucky to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
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The distance between Kentucky and New Orleans is 961.1 km. The road distance is 1134 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 30m.
