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How to get fromPortland to Nashvilleby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane PWM - BNA
    3h 27m
    $133–607

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from New York to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    23h 15m
    $186–958

  3. Drive 1,186.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Nashvillecar car 1,186.7 mi
    20h 35m
    $217–313

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Nashville, TNbus bus Ny
    25h 48m
    $155–227

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 36m
    $280–568

Portland to Nashville by train, subway, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration26h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,018.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Central 4Th Ave - Bay 19 via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, NYC Downtown, New York, NY, Nolensville Pike & Flora Maxwell Rd, and Harding Pl & Antioch Pk Wb in around 25h 48m.

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