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 34m.

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 24m and costs $120 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Tennessee and Iowa?

No, there is no direct bus from Tennessee to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 15 and arriving at Des Moines via Nashville Bus Station, St Louis and Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

How far is it from Tennessee to Iowa?

The distance between Tennessee and Iowa is 549 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 16h 52m and costs $130 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Tennessee to Iowa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tennessee to Iowa bus from?

Tennessee to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tennessee to Iowa?

The best way to get from Tennessee to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $380 and takes 16h 52m.

Where does the Tennessee to Iowa bus arrive?

Tennessee to Iowa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tennessee to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Tennessee to Iowa is 642 miles. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Tennessee to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 231+ hotels available in Iowa.

Tennessee to Iowa - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Tennessee to Iowa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)BNA - DSM
3h 24m
$129–673
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)BNA - MLI
7h 9m
$64–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from St Louis to Burlington
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
16h 52m
$132–372
Drive 637.9 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Des Moines637.9 mi
11h 34m
$117–169
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Omaha (OMA)BNA - OMA
3h 47m
$137–682
Bus via Clarksville Exit 11 Park And Ride
1. Take the bus from 6Th Ave N & Deaderick St Nb to Clarksville Exit 11 Park And Ride94
2. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis to Mt. Pleasant
4. Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant to Des Moines
19h 29m
$132–297

Tennessee to Iowa by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 52mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 545.7 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central 4Th Ave - Bay 15 to Des Moines via Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, St Louis, and Burlington in around 16h 52m.

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