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How to get fromNew Orleans to Nashvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Nashville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane MSY - BNA
    4h
    $554–1,004

  2. Bus via Montgomery (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112 / ...
    12h 5m
    $87–174

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    18h 23m
    $231–466

  4. Drive 531.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Nashvillecar car 531.3 mi
    8h 37m
    $97–141

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    12h 50m
    $93–183

  6. Train, bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Jacksontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 54m
    $119–251

New Orleans to Nashville by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 495.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 12h 5m.

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