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How to get fromDes Moines to Nashvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Nashville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DSM - BNA
    2h 34m
    $111–575

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    15h 45m
    $118–173

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 50m
    $177–376

  4. Drive  624.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Nashvillecar car 624.9 mi
    12h 4m
    $114–165

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 4m
    $124–244

  6. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus bus Indianapolis
    18h 8m
    $137–202

Des Moines to Nashville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, 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 bus from Des Moines to Nashville Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 15h 45m.

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