There are 4 ways to get from Memphis to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MEM - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
5h 29m$111–541Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0610
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus FlixBus N2434
11h 46m$77–120Drive 444.4 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Athenscar 444.4 mi
7h 40m$82–118Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus
- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane MEM - GSP
- Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus
8h 25m$229–916
Memphis to Athens by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Athens is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Athens. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Memphis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Memphis and Athens is 424 miles. The road distance is 447 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Memphis to Athens, including transfers.
Memphis to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
Memphis to Athens bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Athens is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 11:31 AM in Memphis and 12:31 PM in Athens.
Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Athens is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Memphis to Athens.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Athens, GA, USA?
You can take a bus from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE to Athens Transit Center via Memphis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 11h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Memphis to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Memphis to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Memphis to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Phone
- +1 (706) 612-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $18–40
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