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Trip Overview

The average bus between Indianapolis and Nashville takes 6h 3m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Indianapolis to Nashville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 3m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Indianapolis to Nashville bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Indianapolis and Nashville. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Indianapolis is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Nashville at 3:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 55m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 55m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 55m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Indianapolis to Nashville? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 290.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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