What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Iowa City?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Iowa City is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Iowa City?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Iowa City is to fly and bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $85 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Iowa City?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Iowa City. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Iowa City via Saint Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

How far is it from Nashville to Iowa City?

The distance between Nashville and Iowa City is 517 miles. The road distance is 569.6 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville to Iowa City without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Iowa City without a car is to bus which takes 14h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Iowa City?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Nashville to Iowa City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Iowa City bus from?

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

Where does the Nashville to Iowa City bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nashville to Iowa City?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Iowa City is 570 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Nashville to Iowa City.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nashville to Iowa City?

Book your Nashville to Iowa City bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Iowa City?

There are 47+ hotels available in Iowa City.

Nashville to Iowa City - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nashville to Iowa City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane BNA - CID
2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Iowa Citybus
4h 53m
Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane BNA - MLI
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus
9h 15m
$87–431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus Btw 1490
14h 35m
Drive 566.3 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Iowa Citycar 566.3 mi
9h 42m
$104–150
Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BNA - STL
2. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Iowa Citybus
10h 19m
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Nashville to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
3. Take the bus from Davenport to Iowa Citybus
15h 54m
$110–214

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

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514.3 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Iowa City via Saint Louis in around 14h 35m.

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