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

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Detroit to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DTW - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 37m
    $137–522

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0110 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus N2434
    18h 45m
    $122–231

  3. Drive 706.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Athenscar car 706.5 mi
    13h 5m
    $129–187

  4. Fly Detroit to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane DTW - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus bus
    7h 33m
    $252–917

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CLE - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    9h 1m
    $177–709

  6. Fly Detroit to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DTW - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Athenscar car
    7h 48m
    $152–802

Detroit to Athens by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 695.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 45m.

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