How far is Nashville from Raleigh?

About 456 miles (735 km) separate Nashville and Raleigh.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nashville to Raleigh?

Most of the buses traveling from Nashville to Raleigh leave from Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Contemporary Art Museum, Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre, J. C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University and North Carolina Museum of History.

Bus Nashville to Raleigh from $52 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Nashville to Raleigh on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:45am	Greyhound Bus Station	20h 40m	7:25am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
	9:45am	Greyhound Bus Station	13h 30m	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	6:10pm	Greyhound Bus Station	14h 40m	9:50am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	10:00pm	Greyhound Bus Station	23h 5m	10:05pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	No tags
	10:25pm	Greyhound Bus Station	11h 20m	10:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Bus Nashville, TN to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$89

Average bus trip duration15h 10m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance456 miles (735 km)

Latest bus departure9:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,312 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,860 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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Where are the popular stops in Nashville and Raleigh?

Stops in Nashville

A - Greyhound Bus Station

B - Nashville Bus Station

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

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The cheapest trip from Nashville, TN to Raleigh was searched and found on Oct 12, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $115 for a bus ticket from Nashville, TN to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-10-12.

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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 Nashville and Raleigh!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Nashville to Raleigh, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Nashville to Raleigh will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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