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How to get fromAthens to Hilton Head Islandby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Hilton Head Island by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane CMH - SAV
    3. Take the taxi from Savannah (SAV) to Hilton Head Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $289–930

  2. Drive 598.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Hilton Head Islandcar car 598.9 mi
    10h 28m
    $110–158

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Ohio U Baker Center to Parkersburg, WV Marathon Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV to Charleston, WVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    6. Take the taxi from Savannah Station to Hilton Head Islandtaxi taxi
    20h 29m
    $271–495

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Cambridgebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Savannah Station to Hilton Head Islandtaxi taxi
    28h 40m
    $456–834

  5. Bus to Covington, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Athens to University of Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane CVG - SAV
    3. Take the taxi from Savannah (SAV) to Hilton Head Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 25m
    $276–947

  6. Bus to Akron, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Cantonbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane CAK - SAV
    3. Take the taxi from Savannah (SAV) to Hilton Head Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $259–802

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Savannah (SAV) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 673.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Athens, OH, USA and Hilton Head Island, SC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Hilton Head Island. However, you can take the bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) airport, fly to Savannah (SAV), then take the taxi to Hilton Head Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station, take the bus to Charleston, WV, take the bus to Charlotte Bus Station, take the bus to Charleston Bus Station, walk to Charleston Amtrak Station, take the train to Savannah Station, then take the taxi to Hilton Head Island.

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