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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Louisville is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Louisville is to bus and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Louisville?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Louisville. However, there are services departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Louisville, KY via Atlanta Bus Station and Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Athens to Louisville?

The distance between Athens and Louisville is 410 miles. The road distance is 410.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $75 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Athens to Louisville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Louisville bus from?

Athens to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Athens Transit Center station.

Where does the Athens to Louisville bus arrive?

Athens to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to Louisville?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Louisville is 410 miles. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Athens to Louisville.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Louisville?

Book your Athens to Louisville bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Louisville?

There are 606+ hotels available in Louisville.

Athens to Louisville - 7 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Louisville by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Bus, fly to Louisville International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ATL - SDF
5h 28m
$129–609
Drive 407.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Athens to Louisvillecar 407.9 mi
9h 6m
$75–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
11h 20m
$76–145
Bus, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ATL - LEX
3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
5h 30m
$176–875
Bus, fly to Evansville
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Evansville (EVV)plane ATL - EVV
3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
7h 54m
$158–516
Bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
11h 50m
$189–238
Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus
13h 19m
$135–290

Athens to Louisville by bus

14Weekly Buses

11h 20mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.4 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Louisville, KY via Atlanta Bus Station and Nashville in around 11h 20m.

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