What is the cheapest way to get from Charleston to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Athens is to bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleston to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $130 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Athens. However, there are services departing from Charleston, WV and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Charleston to Athens?

The distance between Charleston and Athens is 449 miles. The road distance is 434.8 miles.

How do I travel from Charleston to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Charleston to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to Athens?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Charleston to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Athens bus from?

Charleston to Athens bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston, WV station.

Where does the Charleston to Athens bus arrive?

Charleston to Athens bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.

Can I drive from Charleston to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Athens is 435 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Charleston to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Charleston to Athens?

Book your Charleston to Athens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 131+ hotels available in Athens.

Charleston to Athens - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CRW - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
4h 29m
$138–625
Drive 432.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charleston to Athenscar 432.3 mi
8h 16m
$79–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Columbus
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0646S
11h 35m
$80–155

Charleston to Athens by bus

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Distance: 446.3 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Charleston, WV to Athens Transit Center via Charlotte Bus Station in around 11h 35m.

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