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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Athens is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $120 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Athens. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Kentucky to Athens?

The distance between Kentucky and Athens is 394 miles. The road distance is 410.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kentucky to Athens without a car is to bus via Nashville which takes 11h 10m and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Kentucky to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kentucky to Athens bus from?

Kentucky to Athens bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Where does the Kentucky to Athens bus arrive?

Kentucky to Athens bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Athens is 411 miles. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Kentucky to Athens.

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

Book your Kentucky to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 166+ hotels available in Athens.

Kentucky to Athens - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Kentucky to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly from Blue Grass Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane LEX - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
4h 26m
$126–477
Drive 408.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Athenscar 408.2 mi
9h 6m
$70–101
Bus via Nashville
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus
11h 10m
$80–135
Fly from Louisville International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SDF - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
5h 44m
$97–443
Taxi to Evansville, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Evansville (EVV)taxi
2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane EVV - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
5h 12m
$193–560
Fly from Covington, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CVG - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
5h 55m
$212–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus
14h 43m
$151–297

Kentucky to Athens by bus

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Distance: 391.7 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Athens Transit Center via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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