What is the cheapest way to get from Bowling Green to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Bowling Green to Des Moines is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowling Green to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Bowling Green to Des Moines is to drive and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $130 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Bowling Green and Des Moines?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowling Green station to Des Moines. However, there are services departing from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove and arriving at Des Moines via Lafayette Rd & Office Plaza Blvd and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

How far is it from Bowling Green to Des Moines?

The distance between Bowling Green and Des Moines is 652 miles. The road distance is 604.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bowling Green to Des Moines without a car is to bus which takes 16h 28m and costs $170 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Bowling Green to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Bowling Green to Des Moines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowling Green to Des Moines bus from?

Bowling Green to Des Moines bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove.

Where does the Bowling Green to Des Moines bus arrive?

Bowling Green to Des Moines bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Can I drive from Bowling Green to Des Moines?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowling Green to Des Moines is 604 miles. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Bowling Green to Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 252+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Bowling Green to Des Moines - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bowling Green to Des Moines by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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Bus to Nashville, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BNA - DSM
5h 52m
$229–921
Drive 600.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bowling Green to Des Moinescar 600.6 mi
11h 27m
$110–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to Indianapolisbus Memphis
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
16h 28m
$173–356
Bus to Louisville International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines (DSM)plane SDF - DSM
9h 1m
$235–971
Drive to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, fly
1. Drive from Bowling Green to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)car
2. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane OWB - DSM
5h 51m
$130–590
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to Indianapolisbus Memphis
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Des Moinesbus Btw 1401
18h 38m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove to Indianapolisbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
21h 4m
$243–521

Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 647.8 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Bowling Green, KY, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Bowling Green to Des Moines via Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove, Indianapolis, Lafayette Rd & Office Plaza Blvd, Ctc-R, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 16h 28m.

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