Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Nashville

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to Nashville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane CID - BNA
    3h 41m
    $134–754

  2. Drive 580.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Nashvillecar car 580.9 mi
    10h 32m
    $106–154

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 31m

  4. Bus, bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MLI - BNA
    10h 4m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 14m

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 43m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cedar Rapids to Nashville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 500.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Allegiant Air flies from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Nashville (BNA) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to Nashville Bus Station via Iowa City and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 31m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers