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How to get fromAnkeny to Nashvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DSM - BNA
    3h 51m
    $154–791

  2. Drive 632.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ankeny to Nashvillecar car 632.7 mi
    12h 15m
    $116–167

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    16h 7m
    $134–248

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 16m
    $154–308

  5. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaignbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    19h 39m

Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ankeny to Nashville Bus Station via Des Moines and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 7m.

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