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

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Athens is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $170 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Athens. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Athens?

The distance between Indianapolis and Athens is 528 miles. The road distance is 523.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 14h 10m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Indianapolis to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Athens bus from?

Indianapolis to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.

Where does the Indianapolis to Athens bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Athens is 524 miles. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Indianapolis to Athens.

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

Book your Indianapolis to Athens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 166+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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Fly from Indianapolis, bus
best
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane IND - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
6h 4m
$172–292
Drive 520.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Athenscar 520.9 mi
11h
$89–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0642S / ...
14h 10m
$105–155
Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Fort Waynebus
2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane FWA - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
8h 12m
$147–556
Bus to Covington, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CVG - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
8h 38m
$230–492
Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
14h 48m
$141–208

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Distance: 524.7 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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

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

Fly from Indianapolis, bus

Drive 520.9 mi

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Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly, bus

Bus to Covington, fly, bus

Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)