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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Athens is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Athens. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Athens via Detroit Bus Station and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Lansing to Athens?

The distance between Lansing and Athens is 291 miles. The road distance is 314.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 10h 39m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Lansing to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Athens bus from?

Lansing to Athens bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Where does the Lansing to Athens bus arrive?

Lansing to Athens bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Athens is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Lansing to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 26+ hotels available in Athens.

Lansing to Athens - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane LAN - CMH
2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus
5h 44m
$124–612
Drive 312.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Athenscar 312.4 mi
5h 59m
$57–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus to Athensbus
10h 39m
$60–114
Bus via Toledo
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Athens - Ohio Universitybus
12h 25m
$87–178
Bus via Toledo #2
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus
12h 34m
$109–176

Lansing to Athens by bus

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10h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.8 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Athens via Detroit Bus Station and Columbus in around 10h 39m.

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