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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Nashville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SFO - BNA
    6h 39m
    $222–484

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SJC - BNA
    7h 38m
    $174–716

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union 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 5h
    $378–732

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2d 16h
    $825–1,746

  5. Drive 2,285.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Nashvillecar car 2,285.7 mi
    36h 23m
    $418–603

  6. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane OAK - BNA
    8h 18m
    $178–760

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SMF - BNA
    9h 54m
    $183–337

San Francisco to Nashville by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$378Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,989.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nashville (BNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Nashville Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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