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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Athens by plane, bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly from Melbourne International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MLB - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    5h 33m
    $112–502

  2. Drive 476.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne to Athenscar car 476.2 mi
    9h 24m
    $87–126

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Sebastiantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sebastian to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 39m
    $186–282

  4. Drive to Daytona Beach International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Daytona-Beach-Airport-DABcar car
    2. Fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DAB - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    5h 46m
    $146–683

  5. Shuttle to Orlando, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MCO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    7h 56m
    $216–876

  6. Drive, train, bus

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 25m
    $131–247

  7. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 6m
    $138–208

  8. Shuttle, bus via Jacksonville

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne, FL - Mobil Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    18h 11m
    $156–238

Melbourne to Athens by bus and shuttle

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Melbourne, FL, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Athens. However, you can take the line 24 bus to Airport Blvd @ Surburban Extended Stay, walk to Melbourne International Airport (MLB) 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 taxi to Sebastian, take the bus to Jacksonville, then take the bus to Athens Transit Center.

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