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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus Route A
    6h 35m
    $28–70

  2. Drive 258.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Athenscar car 258.6 mi
    5h
    $48–69

  3. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DTW - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    5h 47m
    $827–1,042

  4. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Athens - Ohio Universitybus bus Columbus
    7h 5m
    $38–101

  5. Bus via Columbus #2

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Detroit
    2. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus 379 A
    7h 13m
    $60–99

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DTW - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Athenscar car
    7h 29m
    $152–852

Detroit to Athens by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Athens via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 6h 35m.

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