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 11h 38m.

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 3h 1m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Iowa to Tennessee?

The distance between Iowa and Tennessee is 550 miles. The road distance is 639.7 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 which takes 15h 30m and costs $95 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m 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 3h 1m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $280 and takes 15h 30m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Tennessee?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Tennessee is 640 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Iowa to Tennessee.

Where can I stay near Tennessee?

There are 2308+ hotels available in Tennessee.

Iowa to Tennessee - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Iowa to Tennessee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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
3h 1m
$120–623
Fly Quad City International Airport to Nashville
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Nashville (BNA)plane MLI - BNA
7h 7m
$64–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
15h 30m
$97–280
Drive 636 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Nashvillecar 636 mi
11h 38m
$117–168
Fly Quad City International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane MLI - CHA
6h 33m
$82–390
Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to Nashville
1. Take the bus from 8th & Broadway NE to 11th & Dodge NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Nashville (BNA)plane OMA - BNA
5h 32m
$115–655
Bus, train
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 Nashville Bus Stationbus
17h 52m
$97–270
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
18h 30m
$104–255
Bus via Chicago #2
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus
19h 39m
$122–220

Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) flights

3Weekly Planes

2h 34mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Tennessee.

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Distance: 546.4 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Nashville Bus Station via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 30m.

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