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

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

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CHO - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    4h 48m
    $148–529

  2. Drive 461.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Athenscar car 461.2 mi
    8h 20m
    $85–122

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    12h 34m
    $130–263

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    14h 26m
    $86–166

  5. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RIC - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    7h 37m

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Athens Transit Center via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd, Charlottesville, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 14h 26m.

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