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A major science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly programs that make science engaging for all ages.
Cheapest price on Sep 29
฿37
Average ticket price on Sep 29
฿45
Fastest journey on Sep 29
9 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Sep 29
13 h 9 m
Buses on Sep 29
4
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nashville, TN to Columbus, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nashville, TN to Columbus, OH will cost around ฿45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only ฿37.
On Tue, Sep 29, we found 4 buses from Nashville, TN to Columbus, OH, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 29 the direct buses cover the 536 km distance in an average of 13 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
On Tue, Sep 29 the slowest buses will take 14 h 55 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.

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· | Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price ฿56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price ฿44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price ฿53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price ฿44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price ฿37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price ฿44 |
The table below shows live departures for Nashville, TN to Columbus, OH buses for today, Monday, September 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 11h45 | 3:40 AM Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station), OH | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 9h15 | 7:45 AM Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School), OH | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 10:00 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 14h55 | 1:55 PM Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School), OH | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 29 | |||||
· | 5:15 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 14h50 | 9:05 PM Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School), OH | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 5:15 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 13h35 | 7:50 PM Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station), OH | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Nashville, TN to Columbus, OH run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at ฿41 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 333 miles (536 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 333 miles (536 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price ฿41 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Most Nashville, TN to Columbus, OH buses use the Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South to Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School) station pair, with some services arriving at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station). Use this guide to compare Nashville, TN and Columbus, OH bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South is 1 km from Nashville city centre. Public transport options include:
Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several food options available inside the terminal
WiFi available for free inside the terminal. ATMs are aTM machines available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South.
Available at Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South: Fully accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School). ATMs are available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School).
Ticket office support is available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School).
Available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Columbus, E Mound St (Akili Christian High School): Wheelchair accessible buses available.
Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station). ATMs are available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station).
Available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Columbus, E Town St (Bus Station): Wheelchair accessible bus platforms.
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