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The average bus between Tennessee and Kentucky takes 4h 46m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tennessee 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 Tennessee and Kentucky. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Tennessee is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Kentucky at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Fulton Station Outbound and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Tennessee to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Nashville station and arriving at Louisville, KY station via Louisville, KY station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Tennessee to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Nashville station.
Tennessee to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
The distance between Tennessee and Kentucky is 223.9 km. The road distance is 281 km.
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
