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

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

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  1. Bus via Cincinnati

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the bus from University of Cincinnati to Athensbus bus Route B
    6h 30m
    $32–84

  2. Drive 248 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Athenscar car 248 mi
    4h 18m
    $46–66

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane IND - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    7h 41m
    $122–642

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus 379 A
    6h 30m
    $57–87

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station 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
    6h 44m
    $36–64

  6. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    6h 55m
    $32–84

Indianapolis to Athens by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Athens via University of Cincinnati in around 6h 30m.

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