- Must visit
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville’s flagship music museum, showcasing country music history, iconic recordings, costumes, and rotating exhibitions. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gary, IN to Nashville, TN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gary, IN to Nashville, TN will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 2 buses that leave Gary, IN for Nashville, TN on Sun, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 605 km distance in an average of 11 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 14 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gary, IN to Nashville, TN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, and a flight costs an average of $100.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$110 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gary, IN to Nashville, TN:
A bus is $156 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gary, IN to Nashville, TN costing on average $267 (€219).
Other travel options to Nashville, TN take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
You'll arrive about -4h -44m sooner (10h 25m by bus vs 6h 41m by car) and save roughly $-26.54 (€-21.82) compared to fuel and tolls ($110 (€91) vs $84 (€69)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $132 |
The table below shows live departures for Gary, IN to Nashville, TN buses for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:40 AM Gary, IN | 9h05 | 9:45 AM Nashville, TN | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 AM Gary, IN | 14h25 | 12:20 AM Nashville, TN | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Gary, IN to Nashville, TN run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $96 (€79) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 375 miles (605 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 375 miles (605 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€79) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and drivers.
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Most Gary, IN to Nashville, TN buses use the Gary, W 4th Ave (Greyhound Terminal) to Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South station pair. Use this guide to compare Gary, IN and Nashville, TN bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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