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

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DSM - BNA
    5h 31m
    $138–646

  2. Drive  600.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grinnell to Nashvillecar car 600.1 mi
    11h 44m
    $110–159

  3. Bus, train via Grinnell

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 44m
    $259–406

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    18h
    $123–208

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 39m
    $253–398

  6. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus bus
    19h 14m
    $126–193

Grinnell to Nashville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Grinnell to Nashville Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 18h.

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