What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Des Moines is to bus which costs $120 - $180 and takes 16h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $90 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Nashville to Des Moines?

The distance between Nashville and Des Moines is 549 miles. The road distance is 641.6 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Des Moines without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 25m and costs $120 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Nashville to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Des Moines bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nashville to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Nashville to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 16h 45m.

Where does the Nashville to Des Moines bus arrive?

Nashville to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Can I drive from Nashville to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Des Moines is 642 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Nashville to Des Moines.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nashville to Des Moines?

Book your Nashville to Des Moines bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 251+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Nashville to Des Moines - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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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 from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BNA - DSM
3h 23m
$90–455
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus
16h 25m
$121–240
Drive 637.9 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Des Moinescar 637.9 mi
11h 38m
$117–169
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
16h 45m
$120–175
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
18h 32m
$140–300
Bus via Speedway
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Indianapolisbus Memphis
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
19h
$134–209

Nashville to Des Moines by bus and train

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16h 25mAverage Duration

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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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