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

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Nashville is to bus via St. Louis which costs $85 - $170 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Nashville is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $400 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Nashville?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Nashville station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Nashville?

The distance between Kansas City and Nashville is 527 miles. The road distance is 545.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kansas City to Nashville without a car is to bus via St. Louis which takes 11h 35m and costs $85 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Kansas City to Nashville, including transfers.

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

Kansas City to Nashville bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Kansas City to Nashville?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Nashville is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $400 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via St. Louis, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Kansas City to Nashville bus arrive?

Kansas City to Nashville bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Nashville?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Nashville is 546 miles. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Kansas City to Nashville.

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

Book your Kansas City to Nashville bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nashville?

There are 2239+ hotels available in Nashville.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Nashville (BNA)plane MCI - BNA
4h 13m
$402–1,102
Bus via St. Louis
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
11h 35m
$89–169
Drive 542.6 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Nashvillecar 542.6 mi
9h 38m
$99–143
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
13h 15m
$141–277
Train, bus via Carbondale
1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
13h 25m
$136–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus Jefferson 121
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
14h 45m
$143–220

Kansas City to Nashville by bus

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11h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 524.2 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Kansas City, 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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