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Western Kentucky University - - Transportation

The closest major airport is Nashville International Airport, located in Nashville, TN, at a distance of 61 miles from the city center of Bowling Green, KY.

 

Getting around in Bowling Green, KY

Public Transportation

 

The public transportation service is provided by Bowling Green Public Transit, also known as GO BG Transit, which runs fixed bus routes within the city limits. There is also a Paratransit service available in the city for eligible persons with disabilities. The intercity bus service is provided by the Greyhound Lines.

 

Car

 

If you plan to drive to Bowling Green, then you should know that the city is accessible, primarily, from I-65, which connects Bowling Green with Nashville (south) and Louisville (north).

 

Major Highways and Roads

 

- I-65 - runs north to Elizabethtown, Louisville and south, to Nashville, TN.

- William H. Natcher Parkway - runs north to Owensboro.

- US Route 231 - runs north to Morgantown and south to Scottsville.

- US Route 31 W - runs north to Park City and south to Franklin.

- US Route 68/Kentucky State Route 80 - runs east to Glasgow and west to Russellville.

- Kentucky State Route 185 - begins just north of downtown Bowling Green.

- Kentucky State Route 234 - runs in southern Kentucky. Its northern terminus is in downtown Bowling Green, at U.S. Route 68 and Kentucky Route 80.

- Kentucky State Route 242 - located south of Bowling Green.

- Kentucky State Route 880 - connects U.S. Route 231 and KY 234 in Bowling Green.

 

How to get to Western Kentucky University campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

 

From Nashville International Airport: Start by heading south on Terminal Drive and take the ramp onto I-40 W. Take exit 215B to merge onto Briley Pkwy/TN-155 N, and exit 16A to merge onto I-65 N toward Louisville and enter Kentucky. Take exit 20 for William H. Natcher toward Bowling Green/Owensboro. Merge onto KY-9007 N and take exit 4 to merge onto Nashville Rd/US-31W N. Turn left at University Blvd., and take the 1st right onto Normal Dr. Take the 2nd left onto Virginia Garrett Avenue and turn left at Avenue of Champions. Western University's campus will be on the right.