What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Oconee (Water) and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens. However, there are services departing from Chick-fil-a - Greensboro and arriving at Hotel Indigo via Atlanta Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens?

The distance between Lake Oconee (Water) and Athens is 182 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $110 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens bus from?

Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Chick-fil-a - Greensboro station.

Where does the Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens bus arrive?

Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.

Can I drive from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 131+ hotels available in Athens.

Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chick-fil-a - Greensboro to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
5h
$115–144
Drive 51.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athenscar 51.7 mi
1h 29m
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athenstaxi 51.7 mi
1h 29m
$110–140
Taxi via Fire Station 5 - 1090 Whit Davis Road
1. Take the taxi from Lake Oconee (Water) to Fire Station 5 - 1090 Whit Davis Roadtaxi 48 mi
1h 41m
$108–128

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Map of how to get from Lake Oconee (Water) to Athens.

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Distance: 180.8 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Lake Oconee (Water), GA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Oconee (Water) to Hotel Indigo via Chick-fil-a - Greensboro and Atlanta Airport in around 5h.

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