What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Alba?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Alba is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Alba?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Alba is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 2m and costs $180 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Alba station. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Joplin Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Nashville to Alba?

The distance between Nashville and Alba is 464 miles. The road distance is 495.3 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville to Alba without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Alba without a car is to bus which takes 13h 44m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Alba?

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Nashville to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Alba bus from?

Nashville to Alba bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Nashville to Alba?

The best way to get from Nashville to Alba is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 13h 44m.

Where does the Nashville to Alba bus arrive?

Nashville to Alba bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nashville to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Alba is 495 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Nashville to Alba.

Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 45+ hotels available in Alba.

Nashville to Alba - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Nashville to Alba by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

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Fly to Joplin Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane BNA - JLN
7h 31m
$119–523
Drive 492.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nashville to Albacar 492.4 mi
8h 41m
$90–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
13h 44m
$116–208
Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane BNA - SGF
2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus
8h 46m
$146–551
Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane BNA - TUL
2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus
8h 30m
$155–719
Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane BNA - XNA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle
6h 2m
$186–673

Nashville (BNA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

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Distance: 461.1 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Alba, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Alba via St Louis Bus Station and Joplin Bus Station in around 13h 44m.

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How to get fromNashville to Albaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Nashville to Alba by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or shuttle

Fly to Joplin Regional Airport

Drive 492.4 mi

Bus

Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus

Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle