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How to get fromAthens to New Bernby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to New Bern by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane ATL - OAJ
    3. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to New Berntaxi taxi
    5h 38m
    $218–586

  2. Drive 427 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to New Berncar car 427 mi
    8h 19m
    $78–113

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 26m
    $102–186

  4. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane ATL - EWN
    6h 55m
    $133–538

  5. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CLT - EWN
    8h 39m
    $115–516

  6. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ATL - ILM
    3. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to New Bernbus bus
    7h 46m
    $141–508

  7. Bus, train via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 30m
    $142–274

Athens to New Bern by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and New Bern, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to New Bern. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ), then take the taxi to New Bern. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop via Fayetteville Bus Station, Fayetteville Amtrak Station, Wilson, and Wilson in around 12h 26m.

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