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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kentucky and North Carolina takes 14h 15m and the fastest bus takes 13h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kentucky to North Carolina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 15m
Duration
663 mi
Distance
$135
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kentucky to North Carolina bus times

Buses run twice daily between Kentucky and North Carolina. 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 North Carolina at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Nashville Bus Station and take an average of 14h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA13h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA14h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA13h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA14h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA13h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA14h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA13h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA14h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA13h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA14h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA13h 55m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA14h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Amtrak ThruwayGreyhound USAGreyhound USA13h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kentucky to North Carolina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kentucky to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 663.3 mi
  • Duration: 14h 15m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and North Carolina, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Charlotte Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta Downtown in around 13h 44m.

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