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How to get fromAthens to Dauphin Islandby bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Dauphin Island by bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus bus
    3. Drive from Mobile to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    10h 34m
    $98–152

  2. Drive 424.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Dauphin Islandcar car 424.8 mi
    7h 17m
    $78–112

  3. Bus, fly to Mobile Regional Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)plane plane ATL - MOB
    3. Drive from Bel Air Mall to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    9h 15m
    $118–456

  4. Bus, drive, car ferry via Mobile

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Mobile Bus Station to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    11h 22m
    $79–155

  5. Bus, drive, car ferry via Mobile #2

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Mobile Bus Station to Fort Morgancar car
    4. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    13h 2m
    $118–207

  6. Bus, drive, car ferry via Opelika

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Grand Baybus bus
    4. Drive from Grand Bay to Fort Morgancar car
    5. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    13h 48m
    $151–227

  7. Bus, fly to Pensacola International Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane ATL - PNS
    3. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Mobile Bus Station to Fort Morgancar car
    5. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    9h 36m
    $116–434

  8. Bus, fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane ATL - GPT
    3. Take the bus from Gulfport to Grand Baybus bus
    4. Drive from Grand Bay to Fort Morgancar car
    5. Take the carferry from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Islandcarferry car ferry
    9h 44m
    $193–617

  9. Bus, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane ATL - VPS
    3. Drive from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Dauphin Islandcar car
    6h 58m
    $118–446

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athens to Dauphin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 474.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Dauphin Island, AL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Dauphin Island. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Doraville Station, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to Mobile, drive to Fort Morgan, take the car ferry to Dauphin Island, then drive to Dauphin Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Athens to Dauphin Island in around 7h 17m.

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