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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake City to Athens by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0630
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus N2434
    8h 15m
    $54–104

  2. Drive 299.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lake City to Athenscar car 299.9 mi
    5h 23m
    $55–80

  3. Bus to Valdosta, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Valdostabus bus
    2. Fly from Valdosta (VLD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane VLD - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 13m
    $117–475

  4. Bus to Jacksonville, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane JAX - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    7h 32m
    $230–630

  5. Bus to Tallahassee, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake City Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane TLH - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    7h 14m
    $140–549

Lake City to Athens by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 363 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Lake City, FL, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lake City Bus Station to Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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