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How to get fromColumbus to Tennesseeby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Tennessee by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Nashville

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane CMH - BNA
    3h 56m
    $804–1,005

  2. Bus via Louisville

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus Chicago
    8h 35m
    $51–110

  3. Drive 378 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Nashvillecar car 378 mi
    6h 18m
    $69–100

  4. Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane CMH - CHA
    5h 42m
    $178–922

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105
    11h 13m
    $64–119

Columbus to Tennessee by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Tennessee, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Nashville (BNA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Nashville via Louisville, KY in around 8h 35m.

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