There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane JAN - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
4h 26m$144–516Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus FlixBus N2434
10h 35m$69–131Drive 448.6 mi
- Drive from Jackson to Athenscar 448.6 mi
7h 31m$82–119Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus
- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane JAN - GSP
- Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus
7h 54m$269–861
Jackson to Athens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Athens is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Athens. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Jackson and Athens is 429 miles. The road distance is 451.2 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Jackson to Athens, including transfers.
Jackson to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
Jackson to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Athens is 1h ahead of Jackson. It is currently 9:44 AM in Jackson and 10:44 AM in Athens.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Athens is 451 miles. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Jackson to Athens.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Athens, GA, USA?
You can take a bus from Jackson to Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Phone
- +1 (706) 612-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–140
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $40–140
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