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How to get fromNashville to Des Moinesby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Nashville to Des Moines by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BNA - DSM
    3h 23m
    $95–465

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 25m
    $131–266

  3. Drive  637.9 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Des Moinescar car 637.9 mi
    11h 38m
    $117–169

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    16h 45m
    $125–175

  5. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    18h 32m
    $150–331

  6. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Indianapolisbus bus Memphis
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    19h
    $139–209

Nashville to Des Moines by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Des Moines via Indianapolis Union Station in around 16h 45m.

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