Bus Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY

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

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$166

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$161

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 35m	8:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:20 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 8:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
FlixBus	22h 30m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:20 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$203	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:50:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $203 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Greyhound US	22h 10m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:20 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$208	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 2:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m
FlixBus	38h 15m	4:30 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:45 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$215	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/19/2025 4:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 50m	1:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:00 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$161	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 1:10:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
Greyhound US	22h 0m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:45 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$163	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 8:45:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
FlixBus	23h 0m	2:30 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:30 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 2:30:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
FlixBus	38h 15m	4:30 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:45 AM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$183	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 4:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
Greyhound US	22h 10m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	12:20 PM	Louisville, KY	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$194	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 12/23/2025 2:10:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Louisville, KY (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY is $152 on 12/18/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Louisville, KY

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

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Louisville, KY.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Louisville, KY, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 6 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY starting from $152!

Cheapest Bus	$152
Fastest Bus	20h 50m
Earliest Bus	1:50 PM
Latest Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	457.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Louisville, KY: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

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Friday 12/19

$162

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Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$161

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$152

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Tuesday 12/30

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The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY

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

With a price starting from $152, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $161.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY, with $152. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $183.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Louisville, KY

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

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Central Bus Station

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

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 Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY bus

How much does a Richmond, VA Louisville, KY bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $152 and takes 20h 50m to reach Louisville, KY. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $152 and $233. 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 Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY is offered by FlixBus and takes 20h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $161. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Louisville, KY from Richmond, VA starts at 1:50 PM. 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 Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Louisville, KY starts at 8:45 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 Richmond, VA Louisville, KY route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Richmond, VA and Louisville, KY?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Louisville, KY on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Louisville, KY

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