What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Bowling Green?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Bowling Green is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Bowling Green?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Bowling Green is to bus and fly and drive which takes 6h 38m and costs $180 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Bowling Green?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Bowling Green station. However, there are services departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove via Atlanta Bus Station, Fulton Station Outbound and Tornado Bus Co - Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Athens to Bowling Green?

The distance between Athens and Bowling Green is 421 miles. The road distance is 347.8 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Bowling Green without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Bowling Green without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $130 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Bowling Green?

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Athens to Bowling Green, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Bowling Green bus from?

Athens to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Athens Transit Center station.

Where does the Athens to Bowling Green bus arrive?

Athens to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Bowling Green?

Bowling Green is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 5:19 AM in Athens and 4:19 AM in Bowling Green.

Can I drive from Athens to Bowling Green?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Bowling Green is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Athens to Bowling Green.

Where can I stay near Bowling Green?

There are 45+ hotels available in Bowling Green.

Athens to Bowling Green - 8 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Bowling Green by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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best
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
9h 34m
$132–292
Drive 345.8 mi
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1. Drive from Athens to Bowling Greencar 345.8 mi
6h 54m
$64–92
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ATL - LEX
3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Bowling Greencar
6h 38m
$189–896
Bus via Franklin
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6bus
9h 55m
$253–393
Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
10h 42m
$169–332
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Nashville, bus
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Nashville (BNA)plane ATL - BNA
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
7h 54m
$482–955
Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ATL - SDF
3. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
9h 33m
$215–807
Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to Nashville, bus
1. Take the bus from El Jinete - Jefferson, GA to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus
2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Nashville (BNA)plane GSP - BNA
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
9h
$290–875

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

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Distance: 418.2 mi
Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Bowling Green, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Bowling Green via Atlanta Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Fulton Station Outbound, Walmart Station Outbound, Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, and Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove in around 9h 34m.

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