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

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Tennessee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Nashville

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SAN - BNA
    5h 54m
    $154–417

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Nashville

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SJC - BNA
    6h 29m
    $148–658

  3. 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 / ...
    2d
    $394–591

  4. 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
    $1,188–1,841

  5. Drive  1,987.6 mi

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

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Nashville

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LGB - BNA
    6h 19m
    $193–853

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nashville

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LAX - BNA
    6h 14m
    $190–325

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Nashville

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SMF - BNA
    6h 7m
    $154–275

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Nashville

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane BUR - BNA
    6h 11m
    $219–711

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Memphis

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane LAX - MEM
    6h 39m
    $189–864

  11. 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
    $1,392–2,143

California to Tennessee by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,762.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between California, USA and Tennessee, 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 Central 5Th Ave - Bay 4 via St Louis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb in around 2d.

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