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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Rome is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Rome is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $22 - $35.

How far is it from Athens to Rome?

The distance between Athens and Rome is 160 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Rome without a car is to bus and taxi via Atlanta which takes 4h 7m and costs $110 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Athens to Rome, including transfers.

Can I drive from Athens to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Rome is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Athens to Rome.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 36+ hotels available in Rome.

Athens to Rome - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Rome by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, taxi via Atlanta
best
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to McDonald's Cartersvillebus
3. Take the taxi from McDonald's Cartersville to Rometaxi
4h 7m
$113–148
Drive 123 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Athens to Romecar 123 mi
2h 25m
$23–33
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to McDonald's Cartersvillebus
3. Take the taxi from McDonald's Cartersville to Rometaxi
4h 22m
$143–181

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Distance: 158.9 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Rome. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Atlanta Airport, take the bus to McDonald's Cartersville, then take the taxi to Rome. Alternatively, you can drive from Athens to Rome in around 2h 25m.

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