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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MCI - BNA
    4h 22m
    $402–1,102

  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 / ...
    11h 35m
    $82–160

  3. Train, bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 46m
    $134–283

  4. Drive 542.3 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City (Station) to Nashvillecar car 542.3 mi
    9h 38m
    $99–143

  5. 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 / ...
    14h 27m
    $130–280

Kansas City (Station) to Nashville by bus

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Kansas City (Station), MO, 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 Kansas City Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 35m.

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