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There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Rome by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane ATL - FCO
    14h 2m
    €442–1,256

  2. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CLT - FCO
    18h 6m
    €281–926

  3. Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from El Jinete - Jefferson, GA to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane GSP - FCO
    16h 38m
    €339–1,005

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,246.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 2m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Rome, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Rome. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), walk to Fiumicino Aeroporto, then take the line 4571 train to Roma Termini. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to El Jinete - Jefferson, GA, take the bus to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville, take the taxi to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO), walk to Fiumicino Aeroporto, then take the line 4571 train to Roma Termini.

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