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How to get fromAthens to Raleighby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CMH - RDU
    5h 48m
    $122–593

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 15m
    $61–175

  3. Bus, train

    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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    20h 6m
    $206–434

  4. Drive 398.6 mi

    1. Drive from Athens to Raleighcar car 398.6 mi
    7h 7m
    $73–106

  5. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Athens to University of Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CVG - RDU
    8h 57m
    $229–500

Athens to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Athens, OH, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Athens, Ohio U Baker Center to Raleigh Bus Station via Parkersburg, WV, Charleston Bus Station, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 12h 15m.

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