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

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

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  1. Fly from Charleston International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CHS - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    5h 18m
    $430–1,049

  2. Drive 238.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Athenscar car 238.8 mi
    5h 12m
    $44–63

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0642S
    11h 18m
    $136–251

  4. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane HHH - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 21m
    $114–467

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Camdenbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0642S
    13h 18m
    $63–124

Charleston to Athens by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Athens Transit Center via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, and Camden in around 13h 18m.

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