Bus from Nashville, TN to Louisville: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nashville to Louisville on January 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Station
Louisville, KYCheapest
Tornado BusBus
Nashville Bus Station
Louisville, (KY - Louisville,KY (La Tropicana #153))Fastest
FlixBusBus
Greyhound Bus Station
Louisville, KYNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Station
Louisville, KYNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Greyhound Bus Station
Louisville, KYNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:49 AM CST.

Get from Nashville to Louisville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
3h 15mAverage Duration
250 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nashville, TN to Louisville by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Nashville to Louisville?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Nashville to Louisville start from $50. The average price for this route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Nashville to Louisville?

    The average bus travel time from Nashville to Louisville is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 250 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by Tornado Bus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Nashville to Louisville route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Nashville to Louisville?

    The earliest bus departs from Nashville to Louisville at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nashville to Louisville?

    A bus trip from Nashville to Louisville generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Nashville to Louisville?

    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 87435 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Nashville to Louisville?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Nashville to Louisville?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Nashville to Louisville?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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12-30
$67
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