The average bus between Raleigh and Kentucky takes 21h 50m and the fastest bus takes 18h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Kentucky. 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 Raleigh and Kentucky. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Kentucky at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 21h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Bus Station and arriving at Louisville, KY station via Atlanta Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
Raleigh to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
The distance between Raleigh and Kentucky is 614.5 km. The road distance is 839 km.
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Louisville, KY via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Nashville in around 19h 25m.