Bus Louisville, KY to Washington, DC

Compare all timetables for the bus from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC

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

today

$99

tomorrow

$106

Wednesday

$99

Thursday

$95

Friday

Saturday

$95

Sunday

$96

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 35m	10:10 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/20/2026 10:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
FlixBus	30h 10m	7:30 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/20/2026 7:30:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
Greyhound US	23h 35m	2:50 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	2:25 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/20/2026 2:50:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Greyhound US	20h 25m	1:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/20/2026 1:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	20h 15m	7:30 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/20/2026 7:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 25m	1:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/21/2026 1:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
Greyhound US	23h 35m	2:50 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	2:25 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/21/2026 2:50:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Greyhound US	20h 35m	10:10 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/21/2026 10:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
FlixBus	20h 15m	7:30 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/21/2026 7:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
FlixBus	30h 10m	7:30 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/21/2026 7:30:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 10m	7:30 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/22/2026 7:30:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
Greyhound US	23h 35m	2:50 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	2:25 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/22/2026 2:50:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Greyhound US	20h 25m	1:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/22/2026 1:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
Greyhound US	20h 30m	3:05 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/22/2026 3:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
FlixBus	20h 15m	7:30 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/22/2026 7:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/23/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	23h 35m	2:50 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	2:25 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/23/2026 2:50:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Greyhound US	20h 35m	10:10 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/23/2026 10:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
FlixBus	20h 15m	7:30 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/23/2026 7:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
FlixBus	30h 10m	7:30 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	1:40 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/23/2026 7:30:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/25/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 10m
Greyhound US	20h 25m	1:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/23/2026 1:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/24/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	23h 35m	2:50 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	2:25 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/25/2026 2:50:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 35m
Greyhound US	23h 30m	3:35 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	3:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/25/2026 3:35:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 30m
Greyhound US	23h 15m	7:25 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	6:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/25/2026 7:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
FlixBus	22h 45m	10:05 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	8:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/25/2026 10:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	20h 15m	7:30 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/25/2026 7:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/26/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 25m	1:55 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	10:20 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/26/2026 1:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
Greyhound US	23h 15m	7:25 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	6:40 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/26/2026 7:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Greyhound US	20h 35m	10:10 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/26/2026 10:10:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
FlixBus	20h 15m	7:30 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/26/2026 7:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
FlixBus	22h 45m	10:05 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	8:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) at 4/26/2026 10:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/27/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC is $84 on 4/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Louisville, KY and Washington, DC

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Louisville, KY and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 16 buses from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Louisville, KY and Washington, DC, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC starting from $84!

Cheapest Bus	$84
Fastest Bus	20h 15m
Earliest Bus	2:50 AM
Latest Bus	10:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	475.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Louisville, KY for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

$99

Tuesday 04/21

$106

Wednesday 04/22

$99

Thursday 04/23

$95

Friday 04/24

Saturday 04/25

$95

Sunday 04/26

$84

Monday 04/27

$85

Tuesday 04/28

$99

Wednesday 04/29

$100

Thursday 04/30

$95

Friday 05/01

$96

Saturday 05/02

$99

Sunday 05/03

$85

Monday 05/04

$84

Tuesday 05/05

$84

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$91

Saturday 05/09

$93

Sunday 05/10

$92

Monday 05/11

$90

Tuesday 05/12

$93

Wednesday 05/13

$85

Thursday 05/14

$91

Friday 05/15

$86

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC

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

With a price starting from $84, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $93.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC, with $84. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $96.

How to save money travelling from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC

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 Louisville, KY to Washington, DC 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 Louisville, KY to Washington, DC, 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 Louisville, KY to Washington, DC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Louisville, KY and Washington, DC

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

Greyhound Bus Station

W Muhammad Ali Blvd 720

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

International Airport

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Service and Comfort on the bus from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC

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

FAQs about the Louisville, KY to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Louisville, KY Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $84 and takes 20h 15m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $84 and $108. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

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

Every day, the Louisville, KY to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC is offered by FlixBus and takes 20h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $100. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Louisville, KY starts at 2:50 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 Louisville, KY to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Louisville, KY for Washington, DC starts at 10:55 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 Louisville, KY Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC, 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 Louisville, KY and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Louisville, KY and Washington, DC 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 Louisville, KY to Washington, DC 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 Louisville, KY Washington, DC 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 Louisville, KY Washington, DC 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 Louisville, KY to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Louisville, KY to Washington, DC?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Louisville, KY and Washington, DC. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Louisville, KY and to Washington, DC

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