The distance between Charleston and Nashville is around 551 miles (886km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 9h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Charleston to Nashville by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Savannah then Atlanta Airport GA and then to Nashville.
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There are several options for getting from Charleston to Nashville by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $87 and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 9h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $55.
The distance between Charleston and Nashville is around 551 miles (886km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 454 miles (730km)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Charleston and Nashville by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Charleston to Nashville is to drive which takes around 9h 20m and will set you back approx $55.
The cheapest way to travel between Charleston and Nashville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $87 for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Charleston and Nashville. We recommend that you drive to Nashville. instead which will take 9h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Charleston and Nashville. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Charleston to Nashville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dorchester Rd / S Allen Dr and Atlanta. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.
Southeastern Stages, Greyhound USA and Savannah16 run regular bus services between Charleston and Nashville. Buses run on demand and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charleston to Nashville. We recommend that you take the bus to Atlanta and then to Nashville. instead which will take 11h 45m.
The closest major airport to Nashville is Nashville International Airport (BNA) (BNA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Nashville. Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (HSV) and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (MSL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Charleston and Nashville. The distance is around 551 miles (886km) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charleston to Nashville is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around $87.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Savannah + 1 similar | 10h 45m | $140 | twice daily | 991km (616 miles) |
Bus | 11h 45m | $87 | every 20 mins | 954km (593 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | $55 | on demand | 886km (551 miles) |
Southwest Airlines
Delta
American Airlines
Southeastern Stages
Greyhound USA
Savannah16
The following major airports near Nashville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.