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How to get fromAthens to Smithfieldby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Smithfield by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0642S
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train Palmetto
    8h 59m
    $76–144

  2. Drive 356.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Smithfieldcar car 356.2 mi
    6h 52m
    $65–94

  3. Bus, fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    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. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Smithfieldcar car
    6h 13m
    $117–467

  4. Bus, train via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    11h 5m
    $117–228

  5. Bus, fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane ATL - FAY
    3. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    $141–496

  6. Bus, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ATL - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Selma Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $210–832

  7. Bus, fly to Wilmington International Airport

    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 Smithfieldbus bus
    8h 17m
    $483–624

  8. Bus, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ATL - RDU
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    8h
    $247–594

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 382.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Smithfield. However, you can take the bus to Fayetteville Bus Station, walk to Fayetteville Amtrak Station, take the train to Selma Station, then take the taxi to Smithfield. Alternatively, you can drive from Athens to Smithfield in around 6h 52m.

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