What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Clear Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Clear Lake is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Clear Lake?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Clear Lake is to fly and shuttle and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $240 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Clear Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Clear Lake. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Clear Lake Jct. via St Louis Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.

How far is it from Nashville to Clear Lake?

The distance between Nashville and Clear Lake is 618 miles. The road distance is 737.3 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville to Clear Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Clear Lake without a car is to bus which takes 19h 23m and costs $150 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Clear Lake?

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

Where do I catch the Nashville to Clear Lake bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nashville to Clear Lake?

The best way to get from Nashville to Clear Lake is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 19h 23m.

Where does the Nashville to Clear Lake bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nashville to Clear Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Clear Lake is 737 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Nashville to Clear Lake.

Where can I stay near Clear Lake?

There are 21+ hotels available in Clear Lake.

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

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Fly to Mason City
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1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Mason City (MCW)plane BNA - MCW
7h 31m
$100–469
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus
19h 23m
$155–291
Drive 733 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Clear Lakecar 733 mi
12h 37m
$134–194
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BNA - MSP
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mason Citybus
7h 44m
$455–1,024
Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BNA - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
3. Take the bus from Ames to Clear Lake Jct.bus
6h 55m
$243–951
Bus via Champaign
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus
24h 13m

Nashville (BNA) to Mason City (MCW) flights

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Distance: 613.9 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Clear Lake, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to Mason City (MCW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Clear Lake via St Louis Bus Station, Des Moines, and Clear Lake Jct. in around 19h 23m.

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

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

Fly to Mason City

Bus

Drive 733 mi

Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

Bus via Champaign