What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Louisville?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Louisville is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Louisville?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Louisville is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $80 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Louisville?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Louisville Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Detroit to Louisville?

The distance between Detroit and Louisville is 360 miles. The road distance is 358.1 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Louisville without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $85 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Louisville?

The bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station takes 7h 25m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Louisville bus from?

Detroit to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Detroit to Louisville?

The best way to get from Detroit to Louisville is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $600 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Detroit to Louisville bus arrive?

Detroit to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Louisville Bus Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Louisville?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Louisville is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Detroit to Louisville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Louisville?

Book your Detroit to Louisville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Louisville?

There are 561+ hotels available in Louisville.

Detroit to Louisville - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Louisville by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
7h 25m
$85–120
Bus via Columbus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Detroit
2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus Cleveland
8h 50m
$38–151
Drive 356 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Louisvillecar 356 mi
6h 5m
$65–94
Fly to Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DTW - SDF
4h 33m
$83–555
Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DTW - LEX
2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
4h 38m
$135–821
Fly to Covington, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Covington (CVG)plane DTW - CVG
2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus
6h 58m
$913–1,354

Detroit to Louisville by bus

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Distance: 357.7 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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 $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 25m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 4 times a day.

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