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

The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Bowling Green is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Effingham to Bowling Green is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Effingham and Bowling Green?

No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Bowling Green station. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove via Ctc-R and Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Effingham to Bowling Green?

The distance between Effingham and Bowling Green is 340 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Effingham to Bowling Green without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $120 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Effingham to Bowling Green, including transfers.

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

Effingham to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.

Where does the Effingham to Bowling Green bus arrive?

Effingham to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

Can I drive from Effingham to Bowling Green?

Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Bowling Green is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Effingham to Bowling Green.

Where can I stay near Bowling Green?

There are 46+ hotels available in Bowling Green.

Effingham to Bowling Green - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Carbondaletrain
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
3. Drive from Clarksville Park & Ride to Bowling Greencar
7h 20m
$73–133
Drive 222.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Effingham to Bowling Greencar 222.8 mi
4h 23m
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus Indianapolis
9h 15m
$125–260

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Distance: 338.1 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Bowling Green, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Bowling Green via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Ctc-R, Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, and Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove in around 9h 15m.

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