There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to Athens by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tyler, taxi
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Tyler (TYR)plane ATL - TYR
- Take the taxi from Tyler (TYR) to Athenstaxi
6h 9m$198–522Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane ATL - DFW
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus
7h 36m$64–266Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus Atlanta
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Athensbus Greyhound US1100s
19h 8m$164–272Train, bus
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Athensbus
28h 57m$257–610Drive 725.9 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Athenscar 725.9 mi
12h 7m$133–192Fly to Dallas, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Dallas (DAL)plane ATL - DAL
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus
6h 47m$102–480Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane ATL - HOU
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Athensbus
8h 55m$114–494Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus Greyhound US1100s
20h 45m$144–224
Atlanta to Athens by train, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Athens is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Athens is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 9m and costs $190 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta to Athens. However, there are services departing from Atlanta and arriving at Athens via S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd and Houston Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.
The distance between Atlanta and Athens is 687 miles. The road distance is 730.2 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Athens without a car is to bus via Houston which takes 19h 8m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Atlanta to Athens, including transfers.
Atlanta to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Athens is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 3:27 PM in Atlanta and 2:27 PM in Athens.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Athens is 730 miles. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Atlanta to Athens.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Athens, TX, USA?
You can take a subway from Five Points Station to Athens via Doraville Station, Atlanta, Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, Magnolia Transit Center, and Houston Bus Station in around 19h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Dallas via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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