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How to get fromAthens to Columbusby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Columbus by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus via Atlanta

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2434
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus Groome Transportation
    5h 18m
    $55–90

  2. Drive 157.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Athens to Columbuscar car 157.1 mi
    3h 39m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, fly to Columbus Airport

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane ATL - CSG
    5h 3m
    $85–368

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus Groome Transportation
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus Groome Transportation
    5h 22m
    $85–123

  5. Bus, fly to Dothan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane plane ATL - DHN
    3. Drive from Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) to Columbuscar car
    5h 58m
    $105–412

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbus Airport (CSG) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Columbus, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Metra Transfer Center via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, Groome Transportation - Columbus, and Veterans Pkwy / Kayne Blvd in around 5h 18m.

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