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Trip Overview

The bus between New Orleans and Louisville takes 17h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from New Orleans to Louisville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 35m
Duration
766 mi
Distance
$161
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

New Orleans to Louisville bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between New Orleans and Louisville. The service departs New Orleans at 1:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Louisville at 08:00:00. All services require a transfer at Montgomery Intermodal Center and take an average of 17h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Orleans to Louisville? 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 New Orleans to Louisville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 765.9 mi
  • Duration: 17h 35m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Louisville, KY via Montgomery Intermodal Center and Nashville in around 16h 40m.

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