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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Raleigh is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Raleigh is to bus and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $240 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Raleigh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Raleigh Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Athens to Raleigh?

The distance between Athens and Raleigh is 397 miles. The road distance is 336.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $60 - $120.

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

The bus from Athens Transit Center to Raleigh Bus Station takes 8h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Athens to Raleigh bus from?

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

Where does the Athens to Raleigh bus arrive?

Athens to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to Raleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Raleigh is 336 miles. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Athens to Raleigh.

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

Book your Athens to Raleigh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Raleigh?

There are 444+ hotels available in Raleigh.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0642S
8h 30m
$60–120
Drive 334.1 mi
1. Drive from Athens to Raleighcar 334.1 mi
6h 26m
$61–89
Bus, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ATL - RDU
6h 1m
$246–609
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0646S
2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
10h 12m
$102–207
Bus, fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane ATL - FAY
3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
6h 36m
$128–465
Bus, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ATL - GSO
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
7h 11m
$193–746
Bus, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane ATL - OAJ
3. Take the bus from Jacksonville Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
10h
$170–546

Athens to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound)

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8h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.2 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Athens Transit Center to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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