What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Cedar Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Cedar Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $75 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Cedar Rapids?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Cedar Rapids. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.

How far is it from Nashville to Cedar Rapids?

The distance between Nashville and Cedar Rapids is 504 miles. The road distance is 596.6 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville to Cedar Rapids without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Cedar Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 16h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Cedar Rapids?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Nashville to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Cedar Rapids bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nashville to Cedar Rapids?

The best way to get from Nashville to Cedar Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 59m.

Where does the Nashville to Cedar Rapids bus arrive?

Nashville to Cedar Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nashville to Cedar Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Cedar Rapids is 597 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Nashville to Cedar Rapids.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nashville to Cedar Rapids?

Book your Nashville to Cedar Rapids bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cedar Rapids?

There are eight+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.

Nashville to Cedar Rapids - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nashville to Cedar Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane BNA - CID
7h 9m
$79–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
3. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
16h 59m
Drive 593.2 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Cedar Rapidscar 593.2 mi
10h 8m
$105–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
17h 28m
Bus via Lafayette
1. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
4. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
17h 48m

Nashville (BNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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Distance: 501.1 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to GTC Bay 9 via Chicago Bus Station and Court St Transportation Center in around 16h 59m.

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