How long is the trip from Kansas City to Nashville by bus?

The bus ride from Kansas City to Nashville takes 12h 45m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Nashville in about 12h 25m.

What is the travel distance from Kansas City to Nashville?

The distance between Kansas City and Nashville is approximately 761 km (472 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kansas City to Nashville?

Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Kansas City will take you to Greyhound Bus Station in Nashville.

What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Nashville?

The least expensive way to go from Kansas City to Nashville would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$68, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

How much does the bus ticket cost from Kansas City to Nashville?

You can expect to pay around US$110 for the bus ride from Kansas City to Nashville.

Is there an overnight bus from Kansas City to Nashville?

Yes! If you're heading from Kansas City to Nashville, you'll find buses departing until 6:50pm and arriving the next day.

Kansas City (MO) to Nashville (TN) Bus Tickets

TodayJun 8

from US$173

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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 8 at 6:50pm
Departure city: Kansas City
Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
Arrival time: June 9 at 7:35am
Destination city: Nashville
Destination location: Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 45m

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:17 PM CDT.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Nashville

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$68 - US$197	Average Duration12h 45m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$215 - US$276	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Nashville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Nashville. The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

12h 45mAverage Duration

US$68Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City to Nashville: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$110

Average Bus Trip Duration12h 45m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure8:35am

Distance760 km

Latest bus departure6:50pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,023 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Based on 87023 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$68.00

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Kansas City to Nashville Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Kansas City and Nashville?

Stops in Kansas City

A - Greyhound Station

Stops in Nashville

A - Greyhound Bus Station

B - Nashville Bus Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City (MO) - Nashville (TN)

How long is the trip from Kansas City to Nashville by bus?
The bus ride from Kansas City to Nashville takes 12h 45m, on average. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Nashville in about 12h 25m.
What is the travel distance from Kansas City to Nashville?
The distance between Kansas City and Nashville is approximately 761 km (472 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Kansas City to Nashville?
Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Kansas City will take you to Greyhound Bus Station in Nashville.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Nashville?
The least expensive way to go from Kansas City to Nashville would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$68, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Kansas City to Nashville?
You can expect to pay around US$110 for the bus ride from Kansas City to Nashville.
Is there an overnight bus from Kansas City to Nashville?
Yes! If you're heading from Kansas City to Nashville, you'll find buses departing until 6:50pm and arriving the next day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06-06

US$79

06-07

US$82

Today

US$165

06-09

US$71

06-10

No data

06-11

US$64

06-12

No data

06-13

US$77

The cheapest trip from Kansas City to Nashville was searched and found on Jun 11, 2025 with a price of US$64

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kansas City to Nashville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$64 to US$207 for a bus ticket from Kansas City to Nashville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$64 which is on 2025-06-11.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City to Nashville?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time12h 45m	Avg PriceUS$110	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 1h	Avg PriceUS$225	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Kansas City by bus?

Bus from Kansas City to Nashville

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