Bus Tickets from New Orleans to Nashville, TN

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Nashville
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Nashville
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Nashville
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 1 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Nashville
    Destination location: Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Nashville.

Bus
Average Price$79 - $237Average Duration17h 25m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$101 - $292Average Duration14h 15m
69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New Orleans to Nashville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Nashville. The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
14h 15mAverage Duration
$101Cheapest ticket
69kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Orleans to Nashville, TN: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$114
Average bus trip duration17h 25m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure8:20am
Distance469 miles (756 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

New Orleans to Nashville Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/29
$158
08/30
$153
Today
$144
09/01
$135
09/02
$117
09/03
$106
09/04
$114
09/05
$103
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Nashville, TN was searched and found on Sep 5, 2025 with a price of $103

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Orleans to Nashville, TN, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $201 for a bus ticket from New Orleans to Nashville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-09-05.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from New Orleans to Nashville, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New Orleans to Nashville.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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