Transportation
Our school district is committed to providing safe and efficient transportation for our students.
All students who attend their school of zone, and who live more than 1.25 miles from school (1.5 miles for high schools), are eligible for school bus transportation. Exceptions are made for certain areas where unsafe walking conditions exist.
Additionally, free public transportation is available to all Metro Schools High School students and Middle School students who attend an MNPS Optional School.
Does Your Student Ride the School Bus?
We use Tyler's Versatrans Routing and Planning, a state-of-the-art computer mapping and routing program, to create the most efficient bus routes possible. Our bus stops are not generally door-to-door bus service.
Take Note: School start and end times have changed for most schools beginning for the 2026-2027 school year.
Find My Bus Stop
The Find My Bus Stop online tool provides families with the planned school bus route and bus stop information.
To find your student's route and stop:
- Use the Find My Bus Stop online search tool.
- Enter your student's grade and your address for the result to generate.
Track Your Student's Bus
- Download the Versatrans MyStop app in the Google Play Store or the Apple App store
- Select Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
- Enter the Username, which is the Student ID, and your student's date of birth as the password (MMDDYYYY)
Actual route/stop times could vary due to driver shortage route coverage, traffic or mechanical breakdowns.
If your student's bus is more than 15 minutes later than expected, feel free to call (615) 259-4636.
New School Start Times
Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, many MNPS schools have new start and dismissal times.
- Most elementary schools and Early Learning Centers now begin 10 minutes later, high schools begin20 minutes later, and middle school schedules remain the same. Some magnet schools and specialty programs will continue to operate on their existing schedules.
- Bus routes and pickup times have been updated to reflect these changes. Families should review their school's schedule and bus stop information before the first day of school to ensure students arrive at their stop on time.
View the complete list of school start times on the School Start Times page.
Students Also May Use Public Transportation or Receive Special Arrangements
Free Public Transit
MNPS provides transportation only to students who attend their zoned school, but there are some exceptions and options.
- Public bus transportation through WeGo Public Transit is provided at no cost to all Metro Schools high school students through the Stride program.
- The free service also is available to middle school students attending an MNPS optional school, with the exception of charter middle schools. Contact your MNPS middle school office for parental permission forms and eligibility information.
- Some charter schools provide their own transportation. Contact individual schools to determine transportation availability.
Exceptional Education, Special Services & Pre-K
If your child is in Exceptional Education, qualifies for Special Services, or is in Pre-K, transportation arrangements must be made through the office from which your child receives these services.
- Please contact your Exceptional Ed or Pre-K adviser to make these arrangements.
- If you do not know who to contact, please contact our Family Information Center at (615) 259-4636 to be directed to the appropriate person.
Transportation Bus Pass
Does Your Student Need to be Picked Up
or Dropped Off Someplace Other Than Home?
An Alternative Transportation Request form must be submitted if you want your child to be picked up or dropped off at a location different than your neighborhood pickup location. Requests are approved, with limits.
Frequently Asked Questions and Support
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or if you would like to speak to someone about transportation, please contact the Family Information Center, (615) 259-4636.