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How to get fromSanta Monica to Nashvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Nashville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LAX - BNA
    6h 49m
    $193–325

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane ONT - BNA
    9h 31m
    $146–570

  3. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    45h 43m
    $322–652

  4. Train, bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $693–1,489

  5. Drive 2,003.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Nashvillecar car 2,003.2 mi
    31h 40m
    $366–529

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane BUR - BNA
    7h 55m
    $216–706

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LGB - BNA
    8h 40m
    $168–708

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $347–707

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    2d 17h
    $802–1,697

Santa Monica to Nashville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration45h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,816.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville (BNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Nashville Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 45h 43m.

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