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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Charleston to Bowling Green. Traveling by bus from Charleston to Bowling Green usually takes around 15 hours, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 40 minutes.
Distance | 282 mi (454 km) |
Shortest duration | 13h 0m |
Cheapest price | $199.00 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Charleston to Bowling Green?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Charleston to Bowling Green. Greyhound is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 2 | 15h 3m | $206.50 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 2 bus trips from Charleston to Bowling Green every day, with the average journey taking around 15 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Bowling Green usually start from $199.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 15 hours to cover the 282 miles from Charleston to Bowling Green. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 10:00pm and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Charleston to Bowling Green, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Charleston?
Main departure station: Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
Most buses depart from the main station in Charleston.
All bus stations in Charleston:
Bus Station - 300 Reynolds St
Where does the bus arrive in Bowling Green?
Main arrival station: 55 Parker Ave
All buses from Charleston arrive at one main station in Bowling Green.
All bus stations in Bowling Green:
55 Parker Ave
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