What is the distance between Raleigh and Nashville?

The distance between the two cities is 456 miles (735 km).

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

If you're headed to Nashville from Raleigh, chances are that your bus will depart from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Nashville, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Centennial Park, Grand Ole Opry, The Parthenon, Ryman Auditorium and Nashville Shakespeare Festival.

Bus Raleigh to Nashville from $87 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Nashville on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 30m	11:55am	Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:45am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	14h 25m	9:10pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 5m	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 35m	4:00am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 55m	8:40pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Raleigh to Nashville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

15h 35mAverage Duration

456 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound

3.5/587,355 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

3.5/511,208 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Nashville?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Nashville

A - Greyhound Bus Station

B - Nashville Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Raleigh to Nashville, TN by bus

What is the distance between Raleigh and Nashville?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Nashville?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nashville?

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The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Nashville, TN was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $102

To 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 $102 to $127 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 $102 which is on 2025-11-07.

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