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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Raleigh Bus Station | Nashville Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Raleigh (New Bern Ave) | Nashville Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Raleigh Bus Station | Nashville Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Raleigh Bus Station | Nashville Bus Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Raleigh Bus Station | Nashville Bus Station | No tags |
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Get from Raleigh to Nashville
The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Nashville?
Stops in Raleigh
Stops in Nashville
- A709 5th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203
- B4033 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Raleigh to Nashville, TN by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Raleigh to Nashville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Raleigh to Nashville start from $140. The average price for this route is around $172. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Raleigh to Nashville?
The average bus travel time from Raleigh to Nashville is 15h 40m, covering a distance of 735 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Raleigh to Nashville route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Raleigh to Nashville?
The earliest bus departs from Raleigh to Nashville at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Raleigh to Nashville?
A bus trip from Raleigh to Nashville generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Raleigh to Nashville?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Raleigh to Nashville?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Raleigh to Nashville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Raleigh to Nashville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Nashville, TN was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $162To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Raleigh to Nashville, TN, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $162 to $250 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Nashville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $162 which is on 2026-01-18.
