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

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Bowling Green is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salem to Bowling Green is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Bowling Green?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Bowling Green station. However, there are services departing from Mount Vernon and arriving at Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove via Fulton Station Outbound and Tornado Bus Co - Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Salem to Bowling Green?

The distance between Salem and Bowling Green is 303 miles. The road distance is 222.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salem to Bowling Green without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $150 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Salem to Bowling Green, including transfers.

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

Salem to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mount Vernon station.

Where does the Salem to Bowling Green bus arrive?

Salem to Bowling Green bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

Can I drive from Salem to Bowling Green?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Bowling Green is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Salem to Bowling Green.

Where can I stay near Bowling Green?

There are 45+ hotels available in Bowling Green.

Salem to Bowling Green - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Bowling Green by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
3. Drive from Clarksville Park & Ride to Bowling Greencar
6h 58m
$90–142
Drive 221.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salem to Bowling Greencar 221.1 mi
3h 52m
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Vernon to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0185 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus Memphis
8h 55m
$154–232
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Carbondaletrain
2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grovebus
9h 36m
$149–232

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Distance: 301.3 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Salem, Marion County, IL, USA and Bowling Green, KY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Salem to Bowling Green via Mount Vernon, Nashville Bus Station, Fulton Station Outbound, Walmart Station Outbound, Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, and Shell Gas Station - Smiths Grove in around 8h 55m.

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