The average bus between Kentucky and Houston takes 26h 35m and the fastest bus takes 23h. There is at least one bus per day from Kentucky to Houston. 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 once daily between Kentucky and Houston. 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 Houston at 4:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Nashville Bus Station and take an average of 26h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kentucky to Houston? 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 Houston. However, there are services departing from Kentucky station and arriving at Houston station via Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.
Kentucky to Houston bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Kentucky to Houston bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
The distance between Kentucky and Houston is 1,281.6 km. The road distance is 1,796 km.
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Downtown Houston via Nashville Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 22h 40m.