The average bus between Nashville and Kentucky Derby takes 34h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 8m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Nashville to Kentucky Derby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a week between Nashville and Kentucky Derby. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Nashville is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Kentucky Derby at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Louisville, KY and take an average of 34h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Nashville to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Nashville station and arriving at Louisville, KY station via Louisville, KY station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 18m.
Nashville to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Nashville station.
Nashville to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
The distance between Nashville and Kentucky Derby is 243.7 km. The road distance is 277 km.
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
