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

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Nashville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SAN - BNA
    5h 58m
    $154–417

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    47h 45m
    $380–579

  3. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $1,185–1,844

  4. Drive  1,987.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Nashvillecar car 1,987.6 mi
    31h 22m
    $363–524

  5. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LGB - BNA
    6h 22m
    $203–903

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SMF - BNA
    6h 5m
    $154–275

  7. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LAX - BNA
    6h 17m
    $190–325

  8. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane BUR - BNA
    6h 20m
    $219–711

  9. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SFO - BNA
    6h 47m
    $223–455

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    2d 15h
    $1,389–2,146

California to Nashville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration47h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,762.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between California, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Nashville Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 47h 45m.

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