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How to get fromWest Des Moines to Nashvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from West Des Moines to Nashville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DSM - BNA
    2h 33m
    $120–623

  2. Drive 631 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Des Moines to Nashvillecar car 631 mi
    12h 12m
    $116–167

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0186 / ...
    16h 10m
    $128–237

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 29m
    $158–302

Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Des Moines to Nashville Bus Station via Des Moines and St Louis Bus Station in around 16h 10m.

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