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How to get fromNew Bern to Athensby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from New Bern to Athens by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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    1. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane EWN - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 40m
    $124–511

  2. Drive 416.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Bern to Athenscar car 416.2 mi
    8h 44m
    $76–110

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 28m
    $101–188

  4. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from New Bern to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane OAJ - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    5h 35m
    $225–626

  5. Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from New Bern to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ILM - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    7h 25m
    $138–521

  6. Fly Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane EWN - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 47m
    $113–527

  7. Bus, train via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 50m
    $141–274

New Bern to Athens by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between New Bern, NC, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Bern to Athens. However, you can take the taxi to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) 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 a bus from New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop to Athens Transit Center via Wilson, Wilson, Fayetteville Amtrak Station, and Fayetteville Bus Station in around 12h 28m.

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