What is the cheapest way to get from Jekyll Island to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Jekyll Island to Athens is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jekyll Island to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Jekyll Island to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $140 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Jekyll Island and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Jekyll Island to Athens. However, there are services departing from Brunswick and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Jekyll Island to Athens?

The distance between Jekyll Island and Athens is 340 miles. The road distance is 266.6 miles.

How do I travel from Jekyll Island to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Jekyll Island to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $95 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Jekyll Island to Athens?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Jekyll Island to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jekyll Island to Athens bus from?

Jekyll Island to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Brunswick station.

Where does the Jekyll Island to Athens bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jekyll Island to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Jekyll Island to Athens is 267 miles. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Jekyll Island to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 141+ hotels available in Athens.

Jekyll Island to Athens - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BQK - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
4h 34m
$148–503
Drive 265.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jekyll Island to Athenscar 265.1 mi
6h 1m
$49–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus FlixBus N2434
8h 4m
$99–161
Bus to Jacksonville, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Brunswick to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane JAX - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
8h 1m
$269–677
Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Jekyll Island to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane HHH - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
6h 31m
$117–472
Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
1. Take the bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
9h 1m
$132–204

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 337.8 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Jekyll Island, GA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Jekyll Island to Athens Transit Center via Brunswick and Atlanta Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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

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

Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, bus

Drive 265.1 mi

Bus

Bus to Jacksonville, fly, bus

Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly, bus

Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)