Nashville Unscripted · Getting Around Nashville
Nashville’s bus system is more useful than most visitors realize — especially if you know the free routes.
WeGo is Nashville’s public transit system. Most visitors don’t use it. Most visitors are leaving money on the table.
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Music City Circuit — Blue Line
Free · Downtown Circulator
Connects downtown Nashville, the Gulch, and Music Row. Completely free. Runs regularly during daytime and evening hours. The most useful WeGo service for most visitors.
Music City Circuit — Green Line
Free · Downtown Circulator
Connects downtown Nashville, Germantown, and the Farmers Market area. Free. A great way to get from Broadway to Germantown for dinner without a rideshare.
Route 18 — Airport Express
$2 · BNA to Downtown
Connects Nashville International Airport (BNA) to downtown Nashville. $2 each way. Takes 40-55 minutes. Best for solo travelers with minimal luggage.
Routes 52 & 77 — GEODIS Park
Free on Game Days · Nashville SC
Free service to GEODIS Park on Nashville SC regular season home game days. Drop-off and pickup on Wedgewood Avenue near Lot 11.
All Routes — Titans Game Days
Free on Game Days · NFL Season
WeGo runs completely free on all city bus routes on Tennessee Titans home game days. Covers the entire WeGo network.
How to Pay for WeGo
Standard fare: $2 per ride for local bus routes. Exact change required — buses do not make change.
WeGo card: A reloadable card available at the WeGo Customer Service Center at 400 Charlotte Avenue. Faster boarding and no need for exact change.
Mobile payment: Check the WeGo app and wegoride.com for current mobile payment options.
Free routes: Music City Circuit (Blue and Green lines), Titans home game days (all routes), Nashville SC home game days (routes 52 and 77).
Day Pass
WeGo offers day passes for unlimited rides — useful if you plan to use the bus system multiple times in a single day. Check current pricing at wegoride.com.
WeGo Tips for Visitors
- Download the WeGo app before your trip. Real-time bus tracking, route planning, and schedule information are all in the app. Nashville’s bus system is more navigable with the app than without it.
- The Music City Circuit is free. Both the Blue and Green lines of the downtown circulator cost nothing. If your destination is on the Circuit, take it.
- Bring exact change for paid routes. $2 in exact change. Buses do not make change and drivers cannot break bills.
- Check schedules before you rely on a bus. WeGo service frequency varies significantly by route and time of day. Some routes run every 15 minutes. Others run every 60 minutes.
- Use WeGo free days strategically. Titans home game days (all routes free) and Nashville SC home game days (routes 52 and 77 free) are worth planning around if you’re using transit.
- Route 18 from the airport is best for light packers. If you’re arriving at BNA with a carry-on or backpack only, Route 18 saves you $18-$33 versus rideshare. With large suitcases, rideshare is the better call.
WeGo Quick Reference
| Route | Cost | Key Stops | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music City Circuit Blue | Free | Downtown, Gulch, Music Row | Daily visitor use |
| Music City Circuit Green | Free | Downtown, Germantown, Farmers Market | Germantown visits |
| Route 18 | $2 | BNA → Downtown | Airport to city |
| Routes 52 & 77 | Free (game days) | GEODIS Park | Nashville SC games |
| All routes | Free (game days) | Network-wide | Titans home games |
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WeGo routes, schedules, fares, and free service days are subject to change. Always verify current information at wegoride.com before your trip.