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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Bowling Green is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Bowling Green is to fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $210 - $850.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Bowling Green station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove via Ctc-R and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Des Moines to Bowling Green?

The distance between Des Moines and Bowling Green is 651 miles. The road distance is 605.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Des Moines to Bowling Green without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Des Moines to Bowling Green, including transfers.

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

Des Moines to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.

Where does the Des Moines to Bowling Green bus arrive?

Des Moines to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Bowling Green?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Bowling Green is 605 miles. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Des Moines to Bowling Green.

Where can I stay near Bowling Green?

There are 46+ hotels available in Bowling Green.

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

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

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Fly to Nashville, bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane DSM - BNA
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
5h 40m
$217–820
Drive 601.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Des Moines to Bowling Greencar 601.8 mi
11h 21m
$110–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolisbus Btw 1402
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus Indianapolis
16h 20m
Fly to Louisville International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DSM - SDF
2. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
9h 3m
$245–1,022
Fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane DSM - OWB
2. Drive from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Bowling Greencar
6h 22m
$121–511
Bus via Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus Indianapolis
16h 30m
$175–355
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
21h 9m

Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 646.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Bowling Green via Indianapolis, Ctc-R, Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, and Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove in around 16h 20m.

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