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

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Nashville by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane RDU - BNA
    4h 4m
    $804–1,104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    14h 45m
    $91–166

  3. Train, bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 24m
    $107–180

  4. Drive  519.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Nashvillecar car 519.6 mi
    9h 40m
    $95–137

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane FAY - BNA
    6h 45m
    $93–438

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane GSO - BNA
    7h 19m
    $156–600

  7. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus bus Nashville
    15h 18m
    $202–267

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union 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
    15h 46m
    $179–293

Raleigh to Nashville by train, bus, and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration13h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Nashville Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 45m.

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