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Bus Indianapolis to Nashville: Trip Overview

Bus Indianapolis to Nashville: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57
Average bus trip duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure3:40 AM
Distance252 miles (405 km)
Latest bus departure10:05 PM

Indianapolis to Nashville Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:40AM - 10:05PM
Minimum Price$41
Average Ticket Price$57
Minimum Trip Duration5h10m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h45m
Distance252 miles (405 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Indianapolis - Nashville

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Nashville without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Indianapolis to Nashville takes about 5h 45m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 5h 10m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 251 miles (405 km) that separate the two cities.

Indianapolis and Nashville are 251 miles (405 km) apart.

About 6 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound and FlixBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Indianapolis to Nashville may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Indianapolis to Nashville a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 3:40 AM for the initial departure and runs until 10:05 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Indianapolis to Nashville leave from Greyhound Amtrak Station and arrive at Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. With prices starting at $46, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $57 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $46 and $149, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Nashville, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Nashville Paddle Company, Frist Center for Visual Arts, Tennessee Titans, Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum and Music City Walk of Fame.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Indianapolis and Nashville!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Indianapolis to Nashville.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Indianapolis to Nashville that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Indianapolis to Nashville while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Nashville to Indianapolis

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