What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to The Villages?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to The Villages is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to The Villages?

The fastest way to get from Athens to The Villages is to bus and fly and drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and The Villages?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to The Villages. However, there are services departing from Athens Transit Center and arriving at Ocala, FL via Atlanta Bus Station, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station and University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Athens to The Villages?

The distance between Athens and The Villages is 469 miles. The road distance is 401.6 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to The Villages without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to The Villages without a car is to bus which takes 10h 36m and costs $120 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Athens to The Villages?

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Athens to The Villages, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to The Villages bus from?

Athens to The Villages bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Athens Transit Center station.

Where does the Athens to The Villages bus arrive?

Athens to The Villages bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Athens to The Villages?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to The Villages is 402 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Athens to The Villages.

Where can I stay near The Villages?

There are 220+ hotels available in The Villages.

Athens to The Villages - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to The Villages by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
3. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus
10h 36m
$128–205
Drive 399.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Athens to The Villagescar 399.3 mi
7h 5m
$73–106
Bus, fly to Orlando, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Orlando (MCO)plane ATL - MCO
3. Take a shuttle bus from MCO Airport - Terminal A to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle
6h 29m
$218–911
Bus via Jacksonville
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2434
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 56m
$114–182
Bus, fly to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane ATL - DAB
3. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to The Villagescar
5h 54m
$140–624
Bus, fly to Tampa, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Tampa (TPA)plane ATL - TPA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Lake Sumter Depotshuttle
7h 46m
$283–726
Bus, fly to Gainesville Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane ATL - GNV
3. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Ocala, FLbus
8h 1m
$166–511

Athens to The Villages by bus

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13h 56mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 465.9 mi
Duration: 10h 36m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and The Villages, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens Transit Center to The Villages via Atlanta Bus Station, Gainesville, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, UF Health Archer Road, University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr, and Ocala, FL in around 10h 36m.

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