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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Athens by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MAD - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    14h 35m
    $531–1,263

  2. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane MAD - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus bus
    17h 47m
    $561–1,768

  3. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MAD - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    18h 48m
    $545–1,789

  4. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane MAD - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Athenscar car
    18h 11m
    $531–1,953

  5. Fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane MAD - CHA
    2. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    20h 19m
    $648–2,133

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,409 mi
  • Duration: 14h 35m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Athens, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Athens. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), walk to Atlanta Airport, then take the bus to Best Western - Athens. Alternatively, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), take the taxi to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville, take the bus to El Jinete - Jefferson, GA, then take the taxi to Athens.

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