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

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Raleigh is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Raleigh is to fly and line 100 bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $190 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Raleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisville station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Louisville Bus Station and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

How far is it from Louisville to Raleigh?

The distance between Louisville and Raleigh is 518 miles. The road distance is 524 miles.

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

The best way to get from Louisville to Raleigh without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 17h 30m and costs $120 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Louisville to Raleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisville to Raleigh bus from?

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

Where does the Louisville to Raleigh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Louisville to Raleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Raleigh is 524 miles. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Louisville to Raleigh.

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

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Where can I stay near Raleigh?

There are 470+ hotels available in Raleigh.

Louisville to Raleigh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Louisville to Raleigh by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Louisville International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane SDF - FAY
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
7h 35m
$101–488
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Louisville to Columbusbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus
21h 8m
$84–211
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
17h 30m
$121–201
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain
3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain
4. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
25h 30m
$233–544
Drive 520.9 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Raleighcar 520.9 mi
9h 57m
$96–138
Fly Louisville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SDF - RDU
2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
4h 29m
$195–1,306
Bus to Covington, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
1. Take the bus from Louisville to Cincinnatibus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CVG - RDU
6h 44m
$105–648
Fly Louisville International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SDF - CLT
2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
8h 22m
$136–709
Bus to Nashville, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BNA - RDU
7h 39m
$831–1,148
Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IND - RDU
7h 33m
$196–431
Bus, train via Toledo
1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
2. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
27h 17m
$248–555

Louisville to Raleigh by bus

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17h 30mAverage Duration

$121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515.4 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to GoRaleigh Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 17h 30m.

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