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How to get fromPalo Alto to Nashvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palo Alto to Nashville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SJC - BNA
    6h 46m
    $170–711

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $370–687

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $838–1,763

  4. Drive 2,259.8 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Nashvillecar car 2,259.8 mi
    36h 3m
    $413–596

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SFO - BNA
    6h 55m
    $226–490

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane OAK - BNA
    10h 4m
    $191–786

Palo Alto to Nashville by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,969.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Churchill to Nashville Bus Station via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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