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How to get fromCedar Falls to Nashvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane ALO - BNA
    5h 16m
    $98–461

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    19h 12m
    $136–226

  3. Drive  638 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Nashvillecar car 638 mi
    11h 32m
    $117–169

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 46m
    $262–416

  5. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus bus
    20h 29m
    $134–212

Cedar Falls to Nashville by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration19h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 553.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Nashville (BNA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Nashville Bus Station via Central Transfer, Waterloo, and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 12m.

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