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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    9h
    $61–105

  2. Drive  336.3 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Athenscar car 336.3 mi
    5h 51m
    $62–89

  3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RDU - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 29m
    $134–516

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    9h 34m
    $80–160

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GSO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 29m
    $158–631

  6. Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane FAY - ATL
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    8h 37m
    $141–550

Durham to Athens by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Durham to Athens Transit Center via Charlotte Bus Station in around 9h.

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