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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Bowling Green is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Bowling Green is to drive which takes 8h 33m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Bowling Green?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Bowling Green station. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove via Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Fulton Station Outbound and Tornado Bus Co - Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

How far is it from Columbia to Bowling Green?

The distance between Columbia and Bowling Green is 470 miles. The road distance is 458.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Bowling Green without a car is to bus which takes 16h 22m and costs $180 - $390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Columbia to Bowling Green, including transfers.

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

Columbia to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where does the Columbia to Bowling Green bus arrive?

Columbia to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Bowling Green?

Bowling Green is 1h behind Columbia. It is currently 12:43 PM in Columbia and 11:43 AM in Bowling Green.

Can I drive from Columbia to Bowling Green?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Bowling Green is 458 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Columbia to Bowling Green.

Where can I stay near Bowling Green?

There are 46+ hotels available in Bowling Green.

Columbia to Bowling Green - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Bowling Green by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Nashville (BNA)plane CAE - BNA
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
8h 43m
$230–1,050
Drive 455.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Bowling Greencar 455.7 mi
8h 33m
$84–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
16h 22m
$186–388

Columbia (CAE) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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Distance: 467.4 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Bowling Green, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Bowling Green via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Atlanta Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Fulton Station Outbound, Walmart Station Outbound, Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, and Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove in around 16h 22m.

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