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There are usually 1 daily train trips available from Cincinnati to Nashville.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$46.23 | Avg. Price$116.33 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration6h 20m | Duration19h 43m |
Bus from Cincinnati to Nashville: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Cincinnati to Nashville. Traveling by bus from Cincinnati to Nashville usually takes around 6 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 238 mi (383 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 55m |
| Cheapest price | $37.98 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Cincinnati to Nashville?
Bus tickets for a trip from Cincinnati to Nashville cost $40.63 on average. Tickets cheaper than $40.63 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Cincinnati to Nashville by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Cincinnati to Nashville in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $38 to $59. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on March 26, 2025.
If you’re looking to travel to Nashville this week, bus tickets are available starting at $38.
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 29 days in advance to save up to $36.10.
What bus companies travel from Cincinnati to Nashville?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cincinnati to Nashville. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 6h 15m | $48.18 |
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 1 bus trips from Cincinnati to Nashville every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Nashville usually start from $38.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cincinnati to Nashville
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 238 miles from Cincinnati to Nashville. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 55 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Cincinnati to Nashville. It leaves the station in Cincinnati at 10:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Cincinnati to Nashville. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Cincinnati to Nashville; ticket prices start at $109.00.
City Information
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.
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cincinnati?
Main departure station: 109 Seventh St W
Most buses depart from the main station in Cincinnati.
All bus stations in Cincinnati:
109 Seventh St W
Where does the bus arrive in Nashville?
Main arrival 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
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