What is the travel distance from Detroit to Nashville?

About 470 miles (759 km) separate Detroit and Nashville.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Detroit to Nashville start their journey at Detroit Bus Station and wind up 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 SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland, Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum, The Parthenon, The District and Nashville Shakespeare Festival.

Bus Detroit to Nashville from $61 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Detroit to Nashville on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45am	Detroit Bus Station	18h 5m	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	7:45am	Detroit Bus Station	17h 50m	12:35am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	8:35am	Detroit Bus Station	17h 55m	1:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:35am	Detroit Bus Station	19h 15m	2:50am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	9:45am	Detroit Bus Station	16h 45m	1:30am	Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $286	Average Duration18h 5m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$196 - $267	Average Duration23h 55m	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Nashville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Nashville. The journey takes about 18 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

18h 5mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Nashville, TN: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$85

Average bus trip duration18h 5m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure6:40am

Distance470 miles (757 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,290 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Greyhound Detroit Nashville recent customer reviews

Uiteindelijk 7 uur vertraging, geen mededelingen wat er aan de hand was, zeer onvriendelijk personeel, absoluut waardeloos!!

Marinus H.

May 22, 2022

Ok bus drivers were very good & followed all direction & us ppl on board follow directions to just the one mess up in Cincinnati Ohio on the bus. Loaded like sardines us Americans here in the USA don't have to deal with that with this COVID 2020.

Sharon M.

October 4, 2020

usually good but I;d rather fly for next long trip.

Austin C.

August 1, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,755 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, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Detroit 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 Detroit to Nashville.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Detroit to Nashville.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Detroit 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 Detroit and Nashville?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in Nashville

A - Greyhound Bus Station

B - Nashville Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Detroit, MI - Nashville, TN

What is the travel distance from Detroit to Nashville?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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09/30

$61

10/01

$65

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$69

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10/04

$61

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$65

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The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Nashville, TN was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $104 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Nashville, TN based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-10-04.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time18h 5m	Avg Price$85	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time23h 55m	Avg Price$237	Daily Departures1

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Bus Detroit, MI to Nashville, TN: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Nashville?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Detroit, MI - Nashville, TN

What is the travel distance from Detroit to Nashville?

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

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

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About Bus Travel

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

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