What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Lexington?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lexington is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Lexington?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lexington is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Lexington?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Lexington. However, there are services departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Columbia, SC via Camden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Athens to Lexington?

The distance between Athens and Lexington is 238 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Lexington without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Lexington without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $85 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Lexington?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Athens to Lexington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Lexington bus from?

Athens to Lexington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Athens Transit Center station.

Where does the Athens to Lexington bus arrive?

Athens to Lexington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Camden station.

Can I drive from Athens to Lexington?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Lexington is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Athens to Lexington.

Where can I stay near Lexington?

There are 343+ hotels available in Lexington.

Athens to Lexington - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Camdenbus Greyhound US0642S
2. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
5h 45m
$87–135
Drive 140.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Athens to Lexingtoncar 140.6 mi
3h 14m
$26–38
Bus, fly to Columbia
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia (CAE)plane ATL - CAE
4h 13m
$191–941
Bus, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane ATL - GSP
3. Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Lexingtoncar
5h 48m
$125–562

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia (CAE) flights

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1h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Lexington via Camden and Columbia, SC in around 5h 45m.

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