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How to get fromDowntown Atlanta to Helenby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Atlanta to Helen by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    2h 11m
    $89–116

  2. Drive 85.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Atlanta to Helencar car 85.5 mi
    1h 40m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, taxi via Doraville Station

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the taxi from BB Wireless - Gainesville to Helentaxi taxi
    3h 16m
    $118–232

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  • Distance: 88.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Downtown Atlanta, GA, USA and Helen, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Downtown Atlanta to Helen. However, you can take the bus to Gainesville then take the taxi to Helen. Alternatively, you can drive from Downtown Atlanta to Helen in around 1h 40m.

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