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How to get fromLos Angeles to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAX - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    8h 38m
    $248–483

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane BUR - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    9h 8m
    $247–919

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 2h
    $349–674

  4. Train, bus via Houston

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 5h
    $670–1,265

  5. Drive 2,224 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Athenscar car 2,224 mi
    35h 33m
    $406–587

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ONT - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    9h 26m
    $264–987

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SAN - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    11h 13m
    $320–551

  8. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SNA - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    11h 29m
    $342–930

  9. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane PSP - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    11h 33m
    $268–921

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus bus
    2d 13h
    $742–1,485

Los Angeles to Athens by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,034.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Athens Transit Center via Dallas Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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