What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to Tennessee?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Tennessee is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to Tennessee?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Tennessee is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $550.

How far is it from Iowa to Tennessee?

The distance between Iowa and Tennessee is 549 miles. The road distance is 628.5 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to Tennessee without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to Tennessee without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 2m and costs $130 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to Tennessee?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Iowa to Tennessee, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Tennessee?

The best way to get from Iowa to Tennessee is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 16h 30m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Tennessee?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Tennessee is 629 miles. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Iowa to Tennessee.

Where can I stay near Tennessee?

There are 2362+ hotels available in Tennessee.

Iowa to Tennessee - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to Tennessee by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Nashville
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane DSM - BNA
2h 39m
$105–523
Fly Quad City International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane MLI - CHA
6h 14m
$83–401
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
16h 2m
$135–275
Drive 624.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Nashvillecar 624.9 mi
12h 4m
$114–165
Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to Nashville
1. Take the bus from 1st Ave & 8th St NE to 11th & Dodge NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Nashville (BNA)plane OMA - BNA
5h 22m
$105–605
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
16h 30m
$116–242
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
18h 34m
$172–345

Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Tennessee.

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Distance: 546 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Tennessee, USA?

Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to James Robertson Pkwy & 7Th Ave N via Des Moines, St Louis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, and Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S Wb in around 16h 30m.

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