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

The cheapest way to get from Tennessee to Iowa is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tennessee to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $140 - $850.

How far is it from Tennessee to Iowa?

The distance between Tennessee and Iowa is 634 miles. The road distance is 641.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tennessee to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 17h 13m and costs $120 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Tennessee to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Tennessee to Iowa?

The best way to get from Tennessee to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 17h 13m.

Can I drive from Tennessee to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Tennessee to Iowa is 642 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Tennessee to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 196+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Tennessee to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

Fly Nashville to Omaha
best
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Omaha (OMA)plane BNA - OMA
3h 44m
$177–882
Fly Nashville to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane BNA - MLI
7h 9m
$69–384
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
17h 13m
$120–263
Drive 637.9 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Des Moinescar 637.9 mi
11h 38m
$117–169
Fly Nashville to Des Moines
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BNA - DSM
3h 29m
$149–823
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ATL - DSM
5h 48m
$211–798
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Des Moinesbus
17h 42m
$142–293
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
18h 31m
$140–377

Nashville (BNA) to Omaha (OMA) flights

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Tennessee to Iowa.

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Distance: 630.1 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Nashville (BNA) to Omaha (OMA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13 to Des Moines via Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 17h 13m.

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