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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Athens by plane, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane EDI - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    14h 10m
    $343–1,173

  2. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane EDI - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus bus
    17h 17m
    $521–1,678

  3. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane EDI - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Athenscar car
    18h 8m
    $643–2,363

  4. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EDI - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    20h 24m
    $442–1,594

  5. Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane EDI - CHA
    2. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    20h 1m
    $350–1,093

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,086.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Athens, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Athens. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), walk to Atlanta Airport, then take the bus to Best Western - Athens. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), take the taxi to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville, take the bus to El Jinete - Jefferson, GA, then take the taxi to Athens.

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