There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane DSM - BNA
2h 21m$95–526Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
17h 34m$165–421Drive 625.6 mi
- Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashvillecar 625.6 mi
12h 18m$115–165Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
17h 53m$195–486
Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.
The distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Nashville is 543 miles. The road distance is 629.2 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville without a car is to bus which takes 17h 34m and costs $160 - $430.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville, including transfers.
Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $430 and takes 17h 34m.
Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville is 629 miles. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Nashville.
What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Nashville, TN, USA?
Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nashville Bus Station via Ankeny, IA, Des Moines, and St Louis Bus Station in around 17h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Nashville via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1976+ hotels available in Nashville.