There are 5 ways to get from Opelika to Athens by bus, car, taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Fairfield Inn & Suites Opelika to Atlanta Airportbus Groome Transportation
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus Groome Transportation
4h 33m$89–135Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Opelika to Athenscar 164.3 mi
2h 58m$30–44Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Opelika to Columbus Airport (CSG)taxi
- Fly from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CSG - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
4h 24m$151–484Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Atlantabus Houston
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus FlixBus N2434
5h$62–85Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
6h 22m$64–103
Columbus Airport (CSG) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Opelika to Athens is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Opelika to Athens is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Opelika to Athens. However, there are services departing from Fairfield Inn & Suites Opelika and arriving at Best Western - Athens via Atlanta Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Opelika and Athens is 179 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.
The best way to get from Opelika to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Opelika to Athens, including transfers.
Opelika to Athens bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Fairfield Inn & Suites Opelika station.
Opelika to Athens bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.
Athens is 1h ahead of Opelika. It is currently 12:21 PM in Opelika and 1:21 PM in Athens.
Yes, the driving distance between Opelika to Athens is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Opelika to Athens.
What companies run services between Opelika, AL, USA and Athens, GA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Opelika to Best Western - Athens via Fairfield Inn & Suites Opelika and Atlanta Airport in around 4h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbus Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Phone
- +1 (334) 821-3399
- [email protected]
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Fairfield Inn & Suites Opelika to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/auburn
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/athens/
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/athens/
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/athens/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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