What is the cheapest way to get from Ames to Nashville?

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Nashville is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ames to Nashville?

The fastest way to get from Ames to Nashville is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $160 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Ames and Nashville?

No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Nashville station. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Ames to Nashville?

The distance between Ames and Nashville is 584 miles. The road distance is 659.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ames to Nashville without a car?

The best way to get from Ames to Nashville without a car is to bus which takes 17h 15m and costs $120 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Nashville?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Ames to Nashville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ames to Nashville bus from?

Ames to Nashville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.

Where does the Ames to Nashville bus arrive?

Ames to Nashville bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Ames to Nashville?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Nashville is 660 miles. It takes approximately 12h 34m to drive from Ames to Nashville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ames to Nashville?

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Where can I stay near Nashville?

There are 2380+ hotels available in Nashville.

Ames to Nashville - 5 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ames to Nashville by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Shuttle, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane DSM - BNA
4h 8m
$169–682
Drive 655.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ames to Nashvillecar 655.9 mi
12h 34m
$120–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
17h 15m
$129–231
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
4. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
18h 16m
$201–418
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ames to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
19h 35m
$174–336

Ames to Nashville by bus

18Weekly Buses

17h 15mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 580.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Nashville Bus Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 17h 15m.

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