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How to get fromLouisville to Athensby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Louisville to Athens by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus Louisville
    2. Take the bus from Arlington Heights to Athensbus bus Route B
    6h 50m
    $25–99

  2. Drive 248.6 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Athenscar car 248.6 mi
    4h 46m
    $46–66

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SDF - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    7h 18m
    $127–693

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Athens via Arlington Heights in around 6h 50m.

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