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

The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Bowling Green is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dayton to Bowling Green is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Dayton and Bowling Green?

No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Bowling Green station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. and arriving at Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove via Meijer - Middletown, 3rd at Main, Covington Bus Stop, Fulton Station Outbound and Tornado Bus Co - Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

How far is it from Dayton to Bowling Green?

The distance between Dayton and Bowling Green is 401 miles. The road distance is 263.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dayton to Bowling Green without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $210 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Dayton to Bowling Green, including transfers.

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

Dayton to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Butler County RTA, depart from Meijer - Middletown station.

Where does the Dayton to Bowling Green bus arrive?

Dayton to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Butler County RTA, arrive at Government Square Area D station.

What is the time difference between Dayton and Bowling Green?

Bowling Green is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 11:49 AM in Dayton and 10:49 AM in Bowling Green.

Can I drive from Dayton to Bowling Green?

Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Bowling Green is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Dayton to Bowling Green.

Where can I stay near Bowling Green?

There are 47+ hotels available in Bowling Green.

Dayton to Bowling Green - 3 ways to travel via taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dayton to Bowling Green by taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Dayton to Oxfordtaxi
2. Take the bus from Oxford to Indianapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
10h 5m
$212–297
Drive 262.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dayton to Bowling Greencar 262.2 mi
4h 31m
$48–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meijer - Middletown to Government Square Area Dbus Cl
2. Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
12h 53m
$143–216

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Distance: 398.9 mi
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Bowling Green, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. to Bowling Green via 1St @ Central, Meijer - Middletown, Government Square Area D, 3rd at Main, Madison at RiverCenter, Covington Bus Stop, Nashville Bus Station, Fulton Station Outbound, Walmart Station Outbound, Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, and Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove in around 12h 53m.

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