There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Macon by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0642S / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
4h 25m$24–43Drive 90.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athens to Maconcar 90.3 mi
1h 57m$16–24Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
- Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
4h 54m$59–82
Athens to Macon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Macon is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Macon is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Macon station. However, there are services departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Macon Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Athens and Macon is 155 miles. The road distance is 90.8 miles.
The best way to get from Athens to Macon without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Athens to Macon, including transfers.
Athens to Macon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Athens Transit Center station.
Athens to Macon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Macon is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Athens to Macon.
Book your Athens to Macon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Macon, GA, USA?
You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to Macon Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 4h 25m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (706) 612-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
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