There are 2 ways to get from Cincinnati to Louisville by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Cincinnati to Louisville by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Louisville is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Louisville is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Louisville. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Louisville, KY via Cincinnati and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Louisville is 262 miles. The road distance is 101.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $35 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Cincinnati to Louisville, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Louisville bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati to Louisville bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Louisville is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Cincinnati to Louisville.
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What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Louisville, KY via Cincinnati and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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