How to travel from Reno to Nashville, United States of America

The distance between Reno and Nashville is around 2,141 miles (3,445km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 8h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reno to Nashville by train, 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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Bus

Take the bus to Oakland, Las Vegas Downtown then St Louis and then to Nashville.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $315
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Carbondale then take the bus to Nashville.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $335
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nashville.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,141 miles (3,445km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reno and Nashville

There are several options for getting from Reno to Nashville by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $315 and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 8h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $210.

The distance between Reno and Nashville is around 2,141 miles (3,445km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,807 miles (2,909km)

It takes around 2 days 6h to get from Reno and Nashville by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reno to Nashville is to drive which takes around 1 day 8h and will set you back approx $210.

The cheapest way to travel between Reno and Nashville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $315 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Reno and Nashville. We recommend that you drive to Nashville. instead which will take 1 day 8h.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Reno and Nashville. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reno to Nashville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oakland, Las Vegas Downtown, NB Main after Fremont and St Louis. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.

Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Reno and Nashville. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reno to Nashville. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Carbondale then take the bus to Nashville. instead which will take 2 days 6h.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Reno and Nashville. The distance is around 2,141 miles (3,445km) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reno to Nashville is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2 days 6h and will usually cost around $335.

How do I get from Reno to Nashville

Compare travel optionsbetween Reno and Nashville

Transport options from Reno to Nashville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2 days 8h
$315
once a week4,436km (2,756 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 6h
$335
once daily4,321km (2,685 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
$210
on demand3,445km (2,141 miles)

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Airports near Nashville

The following major airports near Nashville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BNA
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
International Airport
Distance
6 miles (10km) from Nashville
HSV
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
International Airport
Distance
105 miles (168km) from Nashville
MSL
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109 miles (175km) from Nashville