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How to get fromDetroit to Louisvilleby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Louisville by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    7h 25m
    $55–90
  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Detroit / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27 / ...
    8h 45m
    $38–116
  3. Drive  356 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Louisvillecar car 356 mi
    6h 5m
    $65–94
  4. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DTW - SDF
    4h 30m
    $103–705
  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DTW - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    4h 34m
    $75–431

Detroit to Louisville by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours.

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