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How to get fromAthens to Fripp Islandby bus, plane, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Fripp Island by bus, plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, fly to Savannah, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane ATL - SAV
    3. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Fripp Islandcar car
    5h 30m
    $120–534

  2. Drive 232.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Fripp Islandcar car 232.3 mi
    5h 19m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, drive via Sumter (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Drive from Charleston Bus Station to Fripp Islandcar car
    12h 27m
    $75–139

  4. Bus, fly to Charleston International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ATL - CHS
    3. Drive from Charleston-Airport-CHS to Fripp Islandcar car
    6h 12m
    $449–1,081

  5. Bus, fly to Hilton Head Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)plane plane ATL - HHH
    3. Take the taxi from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Fripp Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $223–576

  6. Bus, fly to Columbia, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane ATL - CAE
    3. Drive from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Fripp Islandcar car
    6h 55m
    $190–946

  7. Bus, fly to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane ATL - BQK
    3. Drive from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Fripp Islandcar car
    6h 51m
    $117–441

  8. Bus, fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, drive

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane ATL - AGS
    3. Drive from Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS) to Fripp Islandcar car
    7h 21m
    $108–426

  9. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Charleston Bus Station to Fripp Islandcar car
    12h 52m
    $76–146

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Savannah (SAV) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Fripp Island, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Fripp Island. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Savannah (SAV), then drive to Fripp Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Fripp Island via Camden, Sumter Bus Stop, and Charleston Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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