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How to get fromRaleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Nashvilleby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Nashville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane RDU - BNA
    2h 17m
    $392–1,046

  2. Drive 508.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Nashvillecar car 508.4 mi
    9h 25m
    $93–134

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus FlixBus N2470
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    13h 55m
    $98–184

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    14h 51m
    $96–200

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 5m
    $132–260

Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Nashville by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nashville (BNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Nashville Bus Station via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 13h 55m.

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