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

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There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Athens by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus Route A
    9h 44m
    $58–105

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Arlington Heights to Athensbus bus
    11h 5m
    $49–146

  3. Drive 389.7 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Athenscar car 389.7 mi
    6h 39m
    $72–103

  4. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Effingham to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane STL - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    7h 23m
    $843–972

  5. Train, bus to Decatur Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DEC - CMH
    4. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    10h 42m
    $154–617

Effingham to Athens by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Athens via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 9h 44m.

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