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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    9h 54m
    $98–199

  2. Drive 326.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Athenscar car 326.4 mi
    6h 19m
    $60–87

  3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RDU - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 3m
    $246–616

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0642S
    10h 22m
    $64–124

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GSO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 38m
    $179–697

  6. Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane FAY - ATL
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    8h 11m
    $149–540

Cary to Athens by train, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 436.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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