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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Nashville by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane YOW - BNA
    7h 44m
    $100–495

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 57m
    $214–573

  3. Drive  993.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Nashvillecar car 993.8 mi
    17h 39m
    $228–329

  4. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane YUL - BNA
    7h 24m
    $220–896

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    24h 40m
    $163–257

Ottawa to Nashville by train, car, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Nashville, TN, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and Porter Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nashville (BNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Nashville Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 24h 40m.

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