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

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Bowling Green is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Bowling Green is to fly and bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Bowling Green?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Bowling Green station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville Union Station and arriving at Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove via Fulton Station Outbound and Tornado Bus Co - Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Bowling Green?

The distance between Charlottesville and Bowling Green is 597 miles. The road distance is 545.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Bowling Green without a car is to bus which takes 14h 40m and costs $160 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Charlottesville to Bowling Green, including transfers.

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

Charlottesville to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Where does the Charlottesville to Bowling Green bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Charlottesville and Bowling Green?

Bowling Green is 1h behind Charlottesville. It is currently 11:19 PM in Charlottesville and 10:19 PM in Bowling Green.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Bowling Green?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Bowling Green is 545 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Charlottesville to Bowling Green.

Where can I stay near Bowling Green?

There are 47+ hotels available in Bowling Green.

Charlottesville to Bowling Green - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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Fly Charlottesville to Nashville, bus
best
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Nashville (BNA)plane CHO - BNA
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
7h 55m
$169–568
Drive 542.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Bowling Greencar 542.1 mi
10h 12m
$99–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus Memphis
14h 40m
$163–243
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus Indianapolis
22h 13m
$426–634
Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Alderman Rd to Dulles International Airport Stationbus
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane IAD - OWB
3. Drive from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Bowling Greencar
7h 56m
$104–431
Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Nashville, bus
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nashville (BNA)plane DCA - BNA
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
9h 4m
$235–890
Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Nashville, bus
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus
2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Nashville (BNA)plane RIC - BNA
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
10h 3m
$168–667

Charlottesville (CHO) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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Distance: 593.5 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Bowling Green, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Bowling Green via Nashville Bus Station, Fulton Station Outbound, Walmart Station Outbound, Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, and Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove in around 14h 40m.

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