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How to get fromAtlanta to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ATL - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    5h 32m
    $208–1,042

  2. Bus via Reading

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Arlington Heights to Athensbus bus Route B
    14h 20m
    $86–192

  3. Drive 531.5 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Athenscar car 531.5 mi
    10h 7m
    $97–141

  4. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ATL - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Athenscar car
    6h 36m
    $152–852

  5. Fly to Yeager Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane ATL - CRW
    2. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Centerbus bus
    7h 39m
    $100–540

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0105
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus Route A
    17h 40m
    $110–203

Atlanta to Athens by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens via Cincinnati Bus Station and Arlington Heights in around 14h 20m.

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