The average bus between Newark and Athens takes 24h 40m and the fastest bus takes 23h. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Athens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Newark and Athens. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 12:50 PM which arrives into Athens at 3:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Newark to Athens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Athens. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Athens station via Atlanta Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.
Newark to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Athens Transit Center station.
Book your Newark to Athens bus tickets online with Greyhound USA, Flixbus USA and Jefferson Lines.
The distance between Newark and Athens is 1,107.7 km. The road distance is 1,538 km.
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station in around 20h 30m.