The average bus between Kentucky and Raleigh takes 21h 2m and the fastest bus takes 18h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kentucky to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh at 12:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Nashville Bus Station and take an average of 21h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kentucky to Raleigh? 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 Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Kentucky station and arriving at Raleigh station via Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
Kentucky to Raleigh bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Kentucky to Raleigh bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
The distance between Kentucky and Raleigh is 614.5 km. The road distance is 1,301 km.
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to GoRaleigh Station via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 17h 20m.