There are 3 ways to get from Macon to Athens by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus FlixBus N2434
4h 10m$22–38Drive 89.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macon to Athenscar 89.7 mi
1h 57m$17–24Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
- Take the bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2415 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
5h 8m$55–83
Macon to Athens by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macon to Athens is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Macon to Athens is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Macon station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Macon Bus Station and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Macon and Athens is 152 miles. The road distance is 90.2 miles.
The best way to get from Macon to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $22 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Macon to Athens, including transfers.
Macon to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Macon Bus Station.
Macon to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macon to Athens is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Macon to Athens.
Book your Macon to Athens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Macon, GA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?
You can take a bus from Macon Bus Station to Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Macon Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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