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

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Athens is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Athens is to drive and fly and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $140 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisville 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 10h 55m.

How far is it from Louisville to Athens?

The distance between Louisville and Athens is 410 miles. The road distance is 410.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Louisville to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Louisville to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisville to Athens bus from?

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

Where does the Louisville to Athens bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Louisville to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Athens is 411 miles. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Louisville to Athens.

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

Book your Louisville to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 141+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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

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Fly from Louisville International Airport, bus
best
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 40m
$122–563
Drive 408.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Athenscar 408.2 mi
9h 7m
$75–108
Bus
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
10h 55m
$78–141
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane LEX - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
5h 32m
$148–729
Bus to Evansville, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
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
7h 51m
$164–546
Bus to Covington, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CVG - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
7h 57m
$147–705
Bus via Chattanooga
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
3. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus
13h 12m
$165–218

Louisville to Athens by bus

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Distance: 407.3 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, 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 10h 55m.

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