Bus Philadelphia to Louisville, KY: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$96

tomorrow

$100

Saturday

$100

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$103

Wednesday

$123

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 54m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/27/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 54m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/27/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	26h 35m	7:20 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/27/2026 7:20:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 35m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/27/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	23h 55m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/28/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/28/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	18h 54m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/28/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 54m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/28/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 35m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/29/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/29/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	18h 54m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/29/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 54m
FlixBus	23h 55m	10:00 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 8/29/2026 10:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/1/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/1/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	18h 54m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/1/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 54m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 35m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	12:10 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/2/2026 5:35:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	18h 54m	12:01 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:55 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/2/2026 12:01:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 54m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	3:20 AM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	9:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$182	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 9/2/2026 3:20:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY is $87 on 9/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Louisville, KY

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and Louisville, KY are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Louisville, KY.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 12 buses from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Louisville, KY, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY starting from $87!

Cheapest Bus	$87
Fastest Bus	18h 35m
Earliest Bus	3:20 AM
Latest Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	579.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Louisville, KY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

$96

Friday 08/28

$100

Saturday 08/29

$100

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$107

Wednesday 09/02

$123

Thursday 09/03

$127

Friday 09/04

$119

Saturday 09/05

$103

Sunday 09/06

$108

Monday 09/07

$127

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$95

Thursday 09/10

$100

Friday 09/11

$107

Saturday 09/12

$100

Sunday 09/13

$100

Monday 09/14

$89

Tuesday 09/15

$88

Wednesday 09/16

$87

Thursday 09/17

$96

Friday 09/18

$105

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $87, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $100.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY, with $87. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $100.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Louisville, KY

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Philadelphia and Louisville, KY.

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

Independence Travel Center

Philadelphia, PA

Convention Center

S 3rd St 300

BP Gas Station

Newburg Rd 3301

W Muhammad Ali Blvd

East Broadway, under the I-65 overpass between S 1st Street and S Brook Street

Greyhound Bus Station

W Muhammad Ali Blvd 720

International Airport

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY? Or which bus companies serve the route Philadelphia to Louisville, KY? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Louisville, KY bus

How much does a Philadelphia Louisville, KY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $87 and takes 18h 54m to reach Louisville, KY. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $87 and $182. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Louisville, KY.

On average, how many connections are available from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Louisville, KY bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY is offered by Greyhound US and takes 18h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $107. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY?

The earliest bus arriving in Louisville, KY from Philadelphia starts at 3:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Louisville, KY starts at 5:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Philadelphia Louisville, KY route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Louisville, KY?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Louisville, KY by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Louisville, KY bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Philadelphia Louisville, KY bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia Louisville, KY bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia to Louisville, KY on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to Louisville, KY

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Louisville, KY

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Philadelphia and to Louisville, KY. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!