What is the cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville?

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 20h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville?

The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $400 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville?

No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Nashville station. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

How far is it from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville?

The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville is 720 miles. The road distance is 839.2 miles.

How do I travel from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville without a car?

The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 6m and costs $190 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville bus from?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.

Bus or fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville?

The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $400 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 20h 20m.

Where does the Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville bus arrive?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville?

Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville is 839 miles. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville.

Where can I stay near Nashville?

There are 2289+ hotels available in Nashville.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville - 6 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nashville (BNA)plane MSP - BNA
4h 25m
$406–956
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
20h 20m
$132–262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
20h 6m
$192–412
Train, bus via Carbondale
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
20h 24m
$247–537
Drive 834.3 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashvillecar 834.3 mi
14h 27m
$153–220
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus
24h 35m
$161–277

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Nashville by bus, train, and foot

21Weekly Services

20h 6mAverage Duration

$192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 716.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Nashville Bus Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 20m.

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