Bus Indianapolis to Nashville - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Indianapolis to Nashville

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Indianapolis to Nashville from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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Wednesday

$36

Thursday

$39

Friday

$41

Saturday

$37

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 5m	4:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:40:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 15m	8:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	1:25 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	11:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	4:05 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:15:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 20m	11:25 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	3:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:25:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 15m	8:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	1:25 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 8:10:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Greyhound US	6h 5m	4:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 4:40:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	11:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	4:05 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:15:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	6h 55m	6:35 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	12:30 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:35:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 5m	4:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:40:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	5h 50m	11:15 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	4:05 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:15:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Greyhound US	5h 20m	4:05 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	8:25 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:05:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
FlixBus	6h 55m	6:35 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	12:30 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:35:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	5h 20m	11:25 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	3:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:25:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	6h 5m	4:40 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/1/2026 4:40:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Greyhound US	6h 15m	8:10 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	1:25 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/1/2026 8:10:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 1:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Greyhound US	5h 20m	4:05 PM	Indianapolis	Greyhound Bus Station	8:25 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/1/2026 4:05:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
FlixBus	5h 20m	11:25 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	3:45 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:25:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
FlixBus	6h 55m	6:35 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	12:30 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 8/1/2026 6:35:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Indianapolis to Nashville is $34 on 8/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Nashville

See here how frequent the connections between Indianapolis and Nashville are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from Indianapolis to Nashville. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Nashville.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 buses from Indianapolis to Nashville, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Nashville, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Nashville

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Nashville in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Nashville starting from $34!

Cheapest Bus	$34
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	252.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Nashville

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Nashville: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$36

Thursday 07/30

$39

Friday 07/31

$41

Saturday 08/01

$37

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$39

Tuesday 08/04

$37

Wednesday 08/05

$40

Thursday 08/06

$42

Friday 08/07

$43

Saturday 08/08

$39

Sunday 08/09

$43

Monday 08/10

$40

Tuesday 08/11

$39

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

$43

Friday 08/14

$41

Saturday 08/15

$36

Sunday 08/16

$43

Monday 08/17

$35

Tuesday 08/18

$40

Wednesday 08/19

$34

Thursday 08/20

$37

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Nashville

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Indianapolis to Nashville, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $34, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Nashville. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $41.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Nashville, with $34. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis to Nashville

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Indianapolis to Nashville in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Indianapolis to Nashville, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Indianapolis to Nashville are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Indianapolis to Nashville

These are the most booked bus companies between Indianapolis to Nashville from our users.

FlixBus from Indianapolis to Nashville

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Indianapolis to Nashville:

Cheapest Price	$37
Fastest Bus	4h 20m
Earliest Bus	11:25 PM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	7/21/2026

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Nashville

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Indianapolis and Nashville.

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

5th Ave South Station

5Th Ave South 709

Municipal Auditorium

5th Ave. North 423

Broadway and Commerce

2nd Ave N 140

Murfreesboro Pike

Murfreesboro Pike 2615

Tornado Bus Company

Nolensville Pike 4031

Service and Comfort on the bus from Indianapolis to Nashville

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Indianapolis to Nashville? Or which bus companies serve the route Indianapolis to Nashville? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Nashville bus

How much does a Indianapolis Nashville bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $34 and takes 5h 5m to reach Nashville. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Indianapolis to Nashville?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $34 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Nashville.

On average, how many connections are available from Indianapolis to Nashville each day?

Every day, the Indianapolis to Nashville bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Indianapolis to Nashville take?

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Nashville is offered by Greyhound US and takes 4h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Indianapolis to Nashville?

The earliest bus arriving in Nashville from Indianapolis starts at 4:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Indianapolis to Nashville?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Nashville starts at 11:25 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Indianapolis Nashville route?

When traveling by bus from Indianapolis to Nashville, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Nashville?

You can check all the direct connections between Indianapolis and Nashville by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Indianapolis to Nashville bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Indianapolis Nashville bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Indianapolis Nashville bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Indianapolis to Nashville on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Indianapolis to Nashville?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 12 daily trips between Indianapolis and Nashville. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Indianapolis to Nashville?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Indianapolis to Nashville

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Indianapolis and to Nashville

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Indianapolis and to Nashville. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!