- Must visit
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville’s signature music museum with major country music archives, rotating exhibitions, and iconic memorabilia. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$219
Average price
$262
Fastest journey
21 h 10 m
Average duration
22 h 52 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
1221 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Nashville, TN will cost around $262 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $219.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to Nashville, TN without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Nashville, TN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $50, and a bus costs an average of $103.
Distance: 758 miles (1221 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$199 Average price | $146 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 48m Average total duration 22h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Nashville, TN:
A flight is $54 (€43) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New York, NY to Nashville, TN costing on average $199 (€161).
Other travel options to Nashville, TN take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 18m.
Train takes on average 27h 16m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). 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 {directProviders}.
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 | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $238 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $219 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $328 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $295 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:59AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 26h26 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $256 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $203 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 28h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $230 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 37h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 36h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $249 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 36h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 34h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 26h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Nashville, TN buses for today, Monday, May 25. 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+ · | 9:30 AM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 25h15 | 9:45 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 3 transfers | |
· | 9:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 24h50 | 9:45 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 24h45 | 9:45 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:00 AM New York, 44th Pl / Archer Ave (Queens Jamaica), NY | 34h55 | 7:55 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ · | 10:10 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 24h35 | 9:45 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 10:15 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 29h20 | 2:35 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · · | 10:30 AM New York, Kissena Boulevard / Main Street (Queens Public Library), NY | 34h25 | 7:55 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 24h00 | 9:45 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 28h35 | 2:35 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 11:00 AM New York, Canal Street (Lucky Star), NY | 33h55 | 7:55 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 26h00 | 2:35 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 25h35 | 2:35 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 24h25 | 2:35 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
· · | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 25h35 | 4:05 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 23h35 | 2:35 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 29h05 | 8:35 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 26h25 | 7:55 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 7:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 26h35 | 8:35 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
· · | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 24h55 | 7:55 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 23h40 | 7:55 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 1 transfer | |
· | 11:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 21h55 | 7:55 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:45 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 21h10 | 7:55 PM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
· | 1:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 25h20 | 1:25 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 1:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 24h55 | 1:25 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 25h55 | 3:25 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 25h55 | 3:25 AM Nashville, Bus Terminal - 709 5Th Avenue South | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Nashville, TN run on average 21 times per day, taking around 22h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $103 (€83) but you can travel from only $50 (€40) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 758 miles (1221 km) distance in 21h 10m.
Distance 758 miles (1221 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€83) |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 21h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Nashville — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nashville trip today.
Nashville’s signature music museum with major country music archives, rotating exhibitions, and iconic memorabilia. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Modern interactive museum exploring the history and influence of African American music across genres, from spirituals to hip-hop.
Full-scale replica of the ancient Parthenon housing an art museum and the famous Athena statue. One of Nashville’s most recognizable cultural sites.
Nashville’s best-known entertainment street, famous for neon lights, live music venues, and nonstop downtown energy.
Large urban park surrounding the Parthenon, ideal for walking, relaxing, and classic Nashville skyline and monument views.
Popular walking bridge over the Cumberland River with classic skyline photo spots, especially at sunset.
Crispy fried chicken brushed with a spicy cayenne-based oil, traditionally served on white bread with pickles. It is Nashville’s signature dish and a local staple.
A classic Southern plate where you choose one meat and three side dishes such as mac and cheese, greens, or beans. It is a longtime Nashville comfort-food tradition.
Flaky Southern biscuits served with salty cured country ham, often for breakfast. This pairing is closely tied to Tennessee and Middle Tennessee food culture.
Beloved meat-and-three cafeteria serving classic Southern comfort food in an unfussy setting. One of the city’s best-known traditional dining experiences.
Established Nashville-area restaurant famous for biscuits, country ham, and Southern breakfast and supper dishes in a nostalgic roadside setting.
Acclaimed chef-driven tasting-menu restaurant offering a refined modern dining experience. It is one of Nashville’s best-known fine-dining destinations.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels and nightlife can be pricey, but casual dining and transport are manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for coffee if desired.
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