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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DSM - BNA
    2h 38m
    $130–623

  2. Drive 624.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Nashvillecar car 624.9 mi
    12h 5m
    $114–165

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolisbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    15h 50m

  4. Bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    15h 55m
    $116–219

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaignbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 59m

Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Nashville Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 15h 50m.

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