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How to get fromAthens to Nashvilleby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Nashville by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    best
    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 Nashville (BNA)plane plane CMH - BNA
    4h 52m
    $831–1,042

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to Arlington Heightsbus bus Route B
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    10h 25m
    $55–138

  3. Drive 394.3 mi

    1. Drive from Athens to Nashvillecar car 394.3 mi
    7h 31m
    $72–104

  4. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Athens to University of Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane CVG - BNA
    7h 43m
    $968–1,059

  5. Bus via Louisville

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Arlington Heightsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    10h 30m
    $55–148

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Athens, OH, USA and Nashville, TN, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens to Nashville Bus Station via Arlington Heights and Cincinnati Bus Station in around 10h 25m.

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