The average bus between Kentucky and Texas takes 26h 51m and the fastest bus takes 23h 12m. There is at least one bus per day from Kentucky to Texas. 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 Texas. 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 Texas at 4:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Nashville Bus Station and take an average of 26h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 12m • 3 changes
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22h 12m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Texas. However, there are services departing from Kentucky station and arriving at Texas station via Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.
Kentucky to Texas bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Kentucky to Texas bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
The distance between Kentucky and Texas is 1,412.4 km. The road distance is 1,798 km.
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Louisiana St @ Prairie St via Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Downtown Houston, and St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St in around 22h 48m.