The average bus between Raleigh and Kentucky takes 22h 38m and the fastest bus takes 21h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Kentucky. 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 Raleigh and Kentucky. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Kentucky at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 22h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 35m • 3 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Raleigh to Kentucky? 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 Raleigh to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Kentucky station via Atlanta Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.
Raleigh to Kentucky bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Kentucky bus services, operated by GoRaleigh, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
The distance between Raleigh and Kentucky is 614.5 km. The road distance is 1,303 km.
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Louisville, KY via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Nashville in around 19h 8m.