What is the distance between Raleigh and Nashville?

The distance between the two cities is 456 miles (735 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Nashville?

If you're headed to Nashville from Raleigh, chances are that your bus will depart from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nashville?

Once in Nashville, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Centennial Park, Grand Ole Opry, The Parthenon, Ryman Auditorium and Nashville Shakespeare Festival.

Bus Raleigh to Nashville from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Nashville on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	14h 45m	2:35am	Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 35m	4:00am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	23h 5m	8:00pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	3:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	17h 50m	8:40am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Nashville on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 35m	4:00am	Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	14h 20m	9:10pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 5m	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	17h 25m	8:40pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:25am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 45m	12:10am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Nashville on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 5m	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	14h 20m	9:10pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	17h 25m	8:40pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 40m	12:10am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 5m	11:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Nashville on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 40m	12:10am	Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	14h 20m	9:10pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 5m	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	17h 25m	8:40pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 5m	11:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Nashville on September 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 5m	11:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50am	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	14h 20m	9:10pm	Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 5m	2:35pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	4:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	17h 25m	8:40pm	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	15h 40m	12:10am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Nashville.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $165	Average Duration15h 35m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$382 - $515	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Raleigh to Nashville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Nashville. The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

15h 35mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest ticket

18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Nashville, TN: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$94

Average bus trip duration15h 35m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance456 miles (735 km)

Latest bus departure9:55pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,228 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,355 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Raleigh to Nashville Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Raleigh to Nashville.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Raleigh to Nashville from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Raleigh to Nashville, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Nashville?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Nashville

A - Greyhound Bus Station

B - Nashville Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Nashville, TN

What is the distance between Raleigh and Nashville?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Nashville?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nashville?

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

Best price found

08/31

$125

09/01

$113

Today

$93

09/03

$64

09/04

$87

09/05

$78

09/06

$67

09/07

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The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Nashville, TN was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $64

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

You can expect to pay from $64 to $132 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Nashville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Raleigh to Nashville but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Raleigh to Nashville, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Raleigh to Nashville that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Raleigh to Nashville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Nashville, TN?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time15h 35m	Avg Price$94	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 4h	Avg Price$447	Daily Departures1

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Nashville, TN

What is the distance between Raleigh and Nashville?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Nashville?

What are the best sights and things to do in Nashville?

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