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 34m.

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 54m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and Tennessee?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Tennessee station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

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 50m and costs $120 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Iowa to Tennessee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to Tennessee bus from?

Iowa to Tennessee bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Tennessee?

The best way to get from Iowa to Tennessee is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Iowa to Tennessee bus arrive?

Iowa to Tennessee bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Can I drive from Iowa to Tennessee?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Tennessee is 640 miles. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Iowa to Tennessee.

Where can I stay near Tennessee?

There are 2365+ hotels available in Tennessee.

Iowa to Tennessee - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to Tennessee by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (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)DSM - BNA
2h 54m
$115–573
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Champaign
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondale
3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Station
15h 52m
$103–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus StationGreyhound US0100
15h 50m
$128–270
Drive 636 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Nashville636 mi
11h 34m
$117–168
Fly Des Moines to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)DSM - CHA
4h 40m
$202–938
Fly Quad City International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)MLI - CHA
6h 34m
$106–509
Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to Nashville
1. Take the bus from 8th & Broadway NE to 11th & Dodge NE
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Nashville (BNA)OMA - BNA
5h 32m
$105–605
Bus via Champaign
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChampaignDenver
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Nashville Bus StationFlixBus N2521
17h 55m
$141–268

Iowa to Tennessee by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 50mAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 546.4 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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 bus from Des Moines to Nashville Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 15h 50m.

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