Bus San Francisco to Nashville: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Francisco to Nashville

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Francisco to Nashville from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$156

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$153

Friday

$129

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	53h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:50 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 8/31/2026 1:30:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 20m
Greyhound US	56h 0m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:30 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 8/31/2026 6:30:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 0m
FlixBus	55h 20m	7:10 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:30 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$212	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 8/31/2026 7:10:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $212 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m
Greyhound US	55h 35m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:05 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$214	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 8/31/2026 10:30:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	53h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:50 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/3/2026 1:30:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/5/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 20m
FlixBus	55h 20m	7:10 AM	San Francisco	5th/Townsend	4:30 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$159	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 5th/Townsend, San Francisco (USA) at 9/3/2026 7:10:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/5/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 20m
Greyhound US	56h 0m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:30 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$181	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/3/2026 6:30:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/5/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 0m
Greyhound US	55h 35m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:05 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$216	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/3/2026 10:30:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	53h 20m	1:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:50 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/4/2026 1:30:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 20m
Greyhound US	56h 0m	6:30 AM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	4:30 PM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/4/2026 6:30:00 AM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 0m
Greyhound US	55h 35m	10:30 PM	San Francisco	Bus Station Transbay	8:05 AM	Nashville	5th Ave South Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station Transbay, San Francisco (USA) at 9/4/2026 10:30:00 PM to 5th Ave South Station, Nashville (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Francisco to Nashville is $121 on 9/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Francisco and Nashville

See here how frequent the connections between San Francisco and Nashville are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from San Francisco to Nashville. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between San Francisco and Nashville.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from San Francisco to Nashville, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between San Francisco and Nashville, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Francisco to Nashville

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from San Francisco to Nashville in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Francisco to Nashville starting from $121!

Cheapest Bus	$121
Fastest Bus	55h 20m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	1,958.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Francisco to Nashville

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Francisco for Nashville: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/30/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

$156

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

$153

Friday 09/04

$129

Saturday 09/05

Sunday 09/06

$141

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$160

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$136

Sunday 09/13

$146

Monday 09/14

$133

Tuesday 09/15

$129

Wednesday 09/16

$121

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$127

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

$151

Thursday 09/24

$149

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

The cheapest time to travel from San Francisco to Nashville

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Francisco to Nashville, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $129, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Francisco to Nashville. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $149.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Francisco to Nashville, with $129. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $175.

How to save money travelling from San Francisco to Nashville

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Francisco to Nashville in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Francisco to Nashville, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from San Francisco to Nashville are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Francisco and Nashville

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in San Francisco and Nashville.

South Van Ness Ave & Market St

5th/Townsend

Townsend St 400

Bus Station Transbay

Folsom Street 200

Union Square

Post St 470

Beach St & Hyde St

5th Ave South Station

5Th Ave South 709

Municipal Auditorium

5th Ave. North 423

Broadway and Commerce

2nd Ave N 140

Murfreesboro Pike

Murfreesboro Pike 2615

Tornado Bus Company

Nolensville Pike 4031

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Francisco to Nashville

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from San Francisco to Nashville? Or which bus companies serve the route San Francisco to Nashville? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Francisco to Nashville bus

How much does a San Francisco Nashville bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $121 and takes 55h 20m to reach Nashville. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Francisco to Nashville?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $121 and $216. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Nashville.

On average, how many connections are available from San Francisco to Nashville each day?

Every day, the San Francisco to Nashville bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from San Francisco to Nashville take?

The fastest bus from San Francisco to Nashville is offered by Greyhound US and takes 55h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $156. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Francisco to Nashville?

The earliest bus arriving in Nashville from San Francisco starts at 6:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from San Francisco to Nashville?

The latest bus trip departing from San Francisco for Nashville starts at 10:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the San Francisco Nashville route?

When traveling by bus from San Francisco to Nashville, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Nashville?

You can check all the direct connections between San Francisco and Nashville by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the San Francisco to Nashville bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the San Francisco Nashville bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Francisco Nashville bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Francisco to Nashville on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from San Francisco to Nashville?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Francisco to Nashville

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Francisco and to Nashville

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Francisco and to Nashville. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!