What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Nashville?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Nashville is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Nashville?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Nashville is to bus and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $80 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Nashville?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Nashville station. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Nashville?

The distance between Iowa City and Nashville is 518 miles. The road distance is 557.2 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Nashville without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Nashville without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Nashville?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Iowa City to Nashville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Nashville bus from?

Iowa City to Nashville bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Nashville bus arrive?

Iowa City to Nashville bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Saint Louis station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Nashville?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Nashville is 557 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Iowa City to Nashville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Iowa City to Nashville?

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Where can I stay near Nashville?

There are 2239+ hotels available in Nashville.

Iowa City to Nashville - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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

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Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Cedar Rapidsbus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Nashville (BNA)plane CID - BNA
3h 55m
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Nashville (BNA)plane MLI - BNA
8h 13m
$82–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus Btw 1489
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
14h 40m
Drive 554 mi
1. Drive from Iowa City to Nashvillecar 554 mi
10h 7m
$102–146
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Nashville (BNA)plane STL - BNA
9h 37m
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus
2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
16h 52m
$90–156

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Nashville (BNA) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 514.6 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Nashville Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 40m.

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