TN → IN · about 251 miles
Nashville to Indianapolis bus schedule
Greyhound runs 35 direct buses a week from Nashville to Indianapolis. The fastest takes 5 hours 55 minutes; the first bus leaves at 2:30 AM and the last at 10:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 35
- Fastest trip
- 5h 55m
- First bus
- 2:30 AM
- Last bus
- 10:00 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Nashville TN (NVL) and arrives at Indianapolis Bus Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:30 AM | 9:30 AM | 6h 00m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:30 AM | 10:35 AM | 7h 05m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:15 AM | 12:10 PM | 5h 55m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 5h 55m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:00 PM | 4:55 AM +1 day | 5h 55m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Nashville Where you get off in Indianapolis The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Nashville
- Nashville TN (NVL) Map of Nashville TN (NVL) (Google Maps)
Where the bus stops in Indianapolis
Return trip: Indianapolis to Nashville
Questions
How long is the bus from Nashville to Indianapolis?
The fastest direct bus takes 5 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Nashville to Indianapolis?
The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Nashville to Indianapolis?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Nashville?
Buses to Indianapolis leave from Nashville TN (NVL).