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How to get fromPlano to Athensby plane, bus, tram, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Plano to Athens by plane, bus, tram, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DAL - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 53m
    $131–526

  2. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    22h 51m
    $164–253

  3. Drive  855.4 mi

    1. Drive from Plano to Athenscar car 855.4 mi
    14h 8m
    $152–219

  4. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DFW - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    7h 1m
    $153–443

  5. Fly Dallas to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane DAL - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Athenscar car
    7h 24m
    $181–911

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane DFW - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus bus
    8h 24m
    $231–768

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DFW - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Athenscar car
    8h 29m
    $213–1,003

Plano to Athens by tram and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration22h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 821.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Plano to Athens. However, you can take the vehicle to Inwood/Love Field Station, walk to Inwood/Love Field Station, take the line 005 bus to Love Field Airport, walk to Dallas (DAL) 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 vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to Athens Transit Center via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 22h 51m.

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