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

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Columbus by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ATL - CMH
    5h 37m
    $225–1,059

  2. Drive 555.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Athens to Columbuscar car 555.6 mi
    10h 31m
    $102–147

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2434
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0105
    17h 40m
    $105–209

  4. Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from El Jinete - Jefferson, GA to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane GSP - CMH
    6h 27m
    $221–819

Athens to Columbus by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Columbus via Atlanta Bus Station in around 17h 40m.

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