IN → TN · about 251 miles
Indianapolis to Nashville bus schedule
Greyhound runs 35 direct buses a week from Indianapolis to Nashville. The fastest takes 5 hours 20 minutes; the first bus leaves at 4:40 AM and the last at 8:10 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 5h 20m
- First bus
- 4:40 AM
- Last bus
- 8:10 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Indianapolis Bus Station and arrives at Nashville TN (NVL). Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:40 AM | 9:35 AM | 5h 55m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:15 AM | 4:05 PM | 5h 50m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:05 PM | 8:25 PM | 5h 20m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:00 PM | 1:50 AM +1 day | 6h 50m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:10 PM | 1:25 AM +1 day | 6h 15m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Indianapolis Where you get off in Nashville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Indianapolis
Where the bus stops in Nashville
- Nashville TN (NVL) Map of Nashville TN (NVL) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Nashville to Indianapolis
Questions
How long is the bus from Indianapolis to Nashville?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Indianapolis to Nashville?
The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Indianapolis to Nashville?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Indianapolis?
Buses to Nashville leave from Indianapolis Bus Station.