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How to get fromChattanooga to Athensby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chattanooga to Athens by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus bus Groome Transportation
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus Groome Transportation
    5h 14m
    $104–137

  2. Drive 158.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chattanooga to Athenscar car 158.5 mi
    3h 25m
    $29–42

  3. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CHA - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    3h 57m
    $131–635

  4. Drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Chattanooga to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)car car
    2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane TYS - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    5h 46m
    $130–589

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 205.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Chattanooga, TN, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Chattanooga to Best Western - Athens via Groome Transportation Chattanooga and Atlanta Airport in around 5h 14m.

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