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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane RIC - BNA
    2h 49m
    $127–515

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    16h 52m
    $99–189

  3. Bus via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus Richmond / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    14h 46m
    $144–242

  4. Drive 594.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Nashvillecar car 594.3 mi
    10h 18m
    $109–157

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 4m
    $201–404

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Nashville Bus Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, and Charlottesville Union Station in around 14h 46m.

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