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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MCI - BNA
    4h 9m
    $432–1,102

  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
    $80–160

  3. Drive 546 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Nashvillecar car 546 mi
    9h 43m
    $100–144

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    13h 15m
    $130–269

  5. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Kansas City 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 35m
    $129–274

Kansas City to Nashville by bus and foot

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Kansas City, KS, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Eb to Nashville Bus Station via East Village Bay M, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h.

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