The average bus between Kentucky and Memphis takes 10h 16m and the fastest bus takes 8h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kentucky to Memphis. 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 3 times a day between Kentucky and Memphis. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Kentucky is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Memphis at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Nashville Bus Station and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kentucky to Memphis? 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 Memphis. However, there are services departing from Kentucky station and arriving at Memphis station via Nashville Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
Kentucky to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
Kentucky to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
The distance between Kentucky and Memphis is 514.3 km. The road distance is 643 km.
You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 8h 42m.