The average bus between Kentucky and Austin takes 26h 22m and the fastest bus takes 22h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kentucky to Austin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Kentucky and Austin. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kentucky is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Austin at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Nashville Bus Station and take an average of 26h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day



29h 24m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



21h 49m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



29h 24m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



21h 49m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



29h 24m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



21h 49m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



29h 24m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



21h 49m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Kentucky to Austin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Austin. However, there are services departing from Kentucky station and arriving at Austin station via Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 22m.
Kentucky to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Kentucky to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
The distance between Kentucky and Austin is 1,415.3 km. The road distance is 1,721 km.
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to 400 Cesar Chavez/Trinity via Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 21h 34m.