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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus N2434
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0760S
    10h 40m
    $82–137

  2. Drive 300.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Lake Citycar car 300.7 mi
    5h 21m
    $55–80

  3. Bus, fly to Jacksonville

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ATL - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 42m
    $233–626

  4. Bus, fly to Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane plane ATL - TLH
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 34m
    $146–554

  5. Bus, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane plane ATL - GNV
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Lake City Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 58m
    $108–432

Athens to Lake City by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Lake City, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Lake City Bus Station via Jacksonville in around 10h 40m.

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