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How to get fromChapel Hill to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

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    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 22m
    $246–616

  2. Drive 318.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Athenscar car 318.1 mi
    6h 8m
    $58–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    10h 44m
    $64–128

  4. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus
    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 58m
    $144–632

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    11h 18m
    $92–188

Chapel Hill to Athens by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 453.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to Athens Transit Center via Durham Station, Durham, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 10h 44m.

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