What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Athens is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Athens is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Athens. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Gainesville to Athens?

The distance between Gainesville and Athens is 125 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $28 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Athens?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Gainesville to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to Athens bus from?

Gainesville to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Where does the Gainesville to Athens bus arrive?

Gainesville to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Gainesville to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Athens is 39 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Gainesville to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gainesville to Athens?

Book your Gainesville to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 137+ hotels available in Athens.

Gainesville to Athens - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Athens by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus FlixBus N2434
3h 33m
$29–49
Drive 39 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gainesville to Athenscar 39 mi
52 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Athenstaxi 39 mi
52 min
$90–110
Bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from BB Wireless - Gainesville to Atlantabus Charlotte
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
5h
$88–205

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Distance: 124.5 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Athens Transit Center via Gainesville and Atlanta Bus Station in around 3h 33m.

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