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Four ways to Travel from Nashville to Des Moines

Composite routes from Nashville to Des Moines

Cheapest
11 h 33 min
Car
1052 km.
from $57
Other
17 h 9 min
Bus, Train
843 km.
from $193.37
15 h 25 min
843 km.
from $292.24

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Nashville to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$766.36

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Nashville to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.82–$434.27

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Nashville to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$766.36

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Nashville to Des
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$166.04–$510.91

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Nashville to Des
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.79–$344.86

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Kansas
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.04–$140.50

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.27–$178.82

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.65–$108.57

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from St Louis to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.75–$145.94
Bus from Burlington to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.26–$95.79

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Kansas City to Des
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.43–$102.18

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Des Moines is to drive which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 11h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $97.83 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via St Louis and Burlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

How far is it from Nashville to Des Moines?

The distance between Nashville and Des Moines is 878 km. The road distance is 1052.6 km.

How do I travel from Nashville to Des Moines without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Des Moines without a car is to night bus and bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Nashville to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Des Moines bus from?

Nashville to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Nashville to Des Moines?

The best way to get from Nashville to Des Moines is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $97.83 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $108.70 - $369.57 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Nashville to Des Moines bus arrive?

Nashville to Des Moines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nashville to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Des Moines is 1053 km. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Nashville to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 210+ hotels available in Des Moines. Prices start at $35.37 per night.
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