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

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

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  1. Line 24 bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MCI - BNA
    5h 44m
    $92–552

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    13h 26m
    $80–170

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    12h 56m
    $134–270

  4. Drive 535.3 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Nashvillecar car 535.3 mi
    9h 31m
    $98–142

  5. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 6m
    $133–280

Independence to Nashville by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Nashville Bus Station via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 26m.

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