How much is the bus ticket from Indianapolis to Nashville?

The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Nashville start from $44. The average price for this route is around $59. 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 Indianapolis to Nashville?

The average bus trip duration from Indianapolis to Nashville is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 252 miles (405 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Nashville route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Tornado Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Nashville?

The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Nashville at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Nashville?

A bus trip from Indianapolis to Nashville generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Indianapolis 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 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Nashville?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Indianapolis to Nashville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Indianapolis to Nashville?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Indianapolis to Nashville from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Indianapolis to Nashville on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35am	Indianapolis Bus Station	5h 55m	4:30pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	5h 35m	8:25pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Downtown Transit Center	6h 50m	12:35am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	6h 20m	1:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Downtown Transit Center	5h 20m	3:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Get from Indianapolis to Nashville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

6h 5mAverage Duration

252 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Indianapolis and Nashville?

Stops in Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Stops in Nashville

A
Nashville Bus Station
4033 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211, USA
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B
Greyhound Bus Station
709 5th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,408 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.

Greyhound Indianapolis Nashville recent customer reviews

Over all more receptionists needed. The Nashville receptionist was excellent and very tolerable and patience with the riders. Bus drivers yell when boarding buses, but not everybody hears or understands, so there are many questions of him and this delays boarding. More signage and directions would help as well. An individual is needed to basically direct consumers because even the custodians and security guards are being asked questions about which bus they should be taking..

Pam T.

October 17, 2021

There was no explanation from the staff why our bus was late, they didn’t announce that the bus was going to be late. There was no place to put any details of arrivals or departures. The staff very rarely used the tannoy system or the loudhailer, they just shouted the destinations, sometimes even shouting over each other, almost like a competition. When our bus was near to leaving, some of us started queueing, unfortunately the wrong side of the tape. Those at the front were allowed to walk round, the ones at the back just moved across, those in the middle weren’t allowed to go under the tape but had to walk back, thereby losing their places. Finally it was left to the driver to have to announce to us that he was nearing the end of his driving time but Greyhound couldn’t get a replacement driver to meet the bus at the next scheduled stop, we had to have another extra stop causing us to be later than ever. We ended up being about 5 hours later than scheduled.

Robert H.

May 28, 2019

Nice quiet ride. The only issue was the people that actually work at the station are so rude.

Paris N.

December 12, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,476 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Tornado Bus

3/5157 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $132 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Nashville?
The cheapest bus tickets from Indianapolis to Nashville start from $44. The average price for this route is around $59. 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 Indianapolis to Nashville?
The average bus trip duration from Indianapolis to Nashville is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 252 miles (405 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Indianapolis to Nashville route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Indianapolis to Nashville?
The earliest bus departs from Indianapolis to Nashville at 3:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Indianapolis to Nashville?
A bus trip from Indianapolis to Nashville generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Indianapolis 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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Indianapolis to Nashville?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Indianapolis to Nashville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Indianapolis to Nashville?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/27

$57

11/28

$65

Today

$71

11/30

$56

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12/04

$36

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Nashville, TN was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $36

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

You can expect to pay from $36 to $162 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Nashville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-12-04.