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Nashville - Cincinnati Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 3 intercity buses per day from Nashville to Cincinnati. Traveling by bus from Nashville to Cincinnati usually takes around 7 hours and 18 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Distance238 mi (383 km)
Shortest duration5h 20m
Cheapest price$40.04
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceGreyhound
Bus lines1

How much is a bus ticket from Nashville to Cincinnati?

$54.48 is the average price of a bus ticket from Nashville to Cincinnati. Any tickets cheaper than $54.48 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Average prices by travel date

$81$54$27MarApr

Bus tickets from Nashville to Cincinnati are expected to cost between $56 and $80 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Cincinnati within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from $60. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.

Monthly average prices

$204$163$122$81$41AMJJASONDJFM
If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Nashville to Cincinnati, mark your calendar for June. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just $76. However, taking the bus from Nashville to Cincinnati during February is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of $171. The best way to find deals on a trip in February is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

Prices as travel date approaches

$136$109$81$54$273020100

Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 28 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save C$70.36 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.

What bus companies travel from Nashville to Cincinnati?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Nashville to Cincinnati. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Greyhound37h 18m$71.82
  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Nashville to Cincinnati every day, with the average journey taking around 7 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Cincinnati usually start from $40.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 18 minutes to cover the 383 kilometers from Nashville to Cincinnati. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 20 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week."

The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Nashville to Cincinnati, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Nashville to Cincinnati every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Nashville to Cincinnati; ticket prices start at $128.99.

City Information

Nashville

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Nashville may be the capital of the state of Tennessee, but it’s actually much more famous as the country music capital of the world. If you are a fan of country music, or music in general, Nashville is a must-visit destination. Here you can visit several one-of-a-kind museums dedicated to the genre and attend amazing live performances every day at pretty much every bar or venue across town.

There are two places that you absolutely must visit while you’re in town: the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum (for obvious reasons), and the legendary Grand Ole Opry House, known as country’s most famous stage. Once you get those out of the way, head over to Broadway and snatch yourself a pair of cowboy boots before embarking on a tour of the many bars and restaurants that make up Nashville’s most famous street.

And if you’re looking to escape the country-ness of it all, you might want to head over to East Nashville where you will find hip new restaurants and bars full of young and artistic crowds. It’s definitely worth checking out the area, if only for the several Insta-ready murals you will find there.

While there is no Amtrak train service that goes to Nashville, there are several bus carriers that serve the city and the main bus station is located very conveniently downtown, not too far from all the hustle and bustle of Music City. The Nashville International Airport is located on the outskirts of the city, but there is a direct bus transit service that will take you from there all the way to the heart of town.

Cincinnati

A city famous for its idyllic beauty and quaint quarters, Cincinnati is the destination for tourists who wish to stay away from a large crowd. On a bright sunny day in Cincinnati, head over to Eden Park. Encompassing over 183 acres of green space and tree groves, the park lives up to its name, and there are some scenic ponds where you can unwind as well as take a few amazing pictures. Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum might sound like a scary place to visit, but its tranquility and amazing landscape design, which was ahead of its time, will make it worth the while to check it out. For those who still crave some liveliness, watching a game at the Great American Ball Park, home of the oldest professional baseball team, the Cincinnati Reds, will be an unforgettable experience.

Cincinnati features a very diverse food scene in spite of its German roots. If you are looking to try out some refreshing Mediterranean dishes, head over to Abigail Street, one of the local favorites. For authentic German dishes, the door at Mecklenburg Gardens welcomes you.

There’s not a central bus station in the city, as each of the different bus carriers serving Cincinnati operates out of a different location. The principal Amtrak train station is the Union Terminal on Western Ave. Cincinnati is served by Amtrak’s Cardinal line. The city’s main airport is the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which is located in Hebron, Kentucky.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Nashville?

Main departure station: Greyhound: Bus Station

The primary bus station in Nashville is in the heart of the SoBro (“South of Broadway”) neighborhood, surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and music venues. From this station, you can catch Jefferson Lines, Greyhound, Miller Transportation, and Amtrak Thruway buses offering trips to destinations throughout the United States. To make traveling stress-free, this station is open 24 hours a day and includes restrooms, vending machines, and charging stations for your phone.

All bus stations in Nashville:

  • Greyhound: Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Cincinnati?

Main arrival station: 109 Seventh St W

All buses from Nashville arrive at one main station in Cincinnati.

Bus stations in Cincinnati:

  • 109 Seventh St W

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