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How to get fromDes Moines to Bowling Greenby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Bowling Green by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane DSM - OWB
    2. Drive from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Bowling Greencar car
    5h 47m
    $97–423

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus bus Indianapolis
    16h 15m
    $175–245

  3. Drive  601.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Bowling Greencar car 601.8 mi
    11h 21m
    $110–159

  4. Fly to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane DSM - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus bus
    5h 40m
    $155–542

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DSM - SDF
    2. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus bus
    9h 8m
    $195–824

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus bus
    21h 9m
    $314–487

Des Moines (DSM) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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 Union Station, Ctc-R, Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, and Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove in around 16h 15m.

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