ThumbRidesVanderbilt at Auburn
Rides from Nashville to Auburn (302 mi, about 4 hr 55 min)
Sarratt Student Center, Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN → Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, ALFri, Sep 25 at 6:30 PM CDT · Kyle D. · $22/seat gas split FULL Sarratt Student Center, Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN → Auburn, AL
Sat, Sep 26 at 5:45 AM CDT · Aiden A. · $22/seat gas split FULL Midtown Nashville, TN → Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
Sat, Sep 26 at 6:00 AM CDT · Efrain N. · $22/seat gas split FULL
These rides filled up. Seats to away games go fast, so post yours early or set an alert and we will tell you when a new Nashville to Auburn trip is posted.
Vanderbilt football: Anchor Down
The SEC's only private school plays its football in the heart of Nashville, a short walk from campus and a short ride from Broadway. "Anchor Down" has become a real rallying cry as the Commodores have knocked off some of the biggest names in the league. Black and gold fans are loyal, loud, and happy to hit the road.
2026 Vanderbilt Commodores football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 | vs Austin Peay | Nashville, TN | Home | W 28-9 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | vs Delaware | Nashville, TN | Home | W 35-26 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs NC State | Nashville, TN | Home | W 35-31 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at Auburn | Auburn, AL | Away | 3:15 PM CT |
| Sat, Oct 3 | at Georgia | Athens, GA | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs Ole Miss | Nashville, TN | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 17 | vs Arkansas | Nashville, TN | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 24 | at Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 7 | at Mississippi State | Starkville, MS | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs Alabama | Nashville, TN | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 | at Florida | Gainesville, FL | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs Tennessee | Nashville, TN | Home | Time TBA |
Kickoff times shown in CT (Nashville time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
Vanderbilt away-game road trips from Nashville
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26 | Nashville to Auburn, AL | 302 mi | 4 hr 55 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Nashville to Athens, GA | 308 mi | 5 hr | Find a ride |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Nashville to Lexington, KY | 216 mi | 3 hr 25 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Nashville to Starkville, MS | 262 mi | 4 hr 40 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Nashville to Gainesville, FL | 578 mi | 9 hr 5 min | Find a ride |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Nashville with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do Vanderbilt students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Commodores fans who are already driving from Nashville post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to Vanderbilt away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Nashville late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Which 2026 Vanderbilt away games are drivable?
Auburn in Auburn, AL (302 mi); Georgia in Athens, GA (308 mi); Kentucky in Lexington, KY (216 mi); Mississippi State in Starkville, MS (262 mi); Florida in Gainesville, FL (578 mi). The longest drive is Florida at about 9 hr 5 min.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Commodores fans and let them cover the gas.