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How to get fromRaleigh to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RDU - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    5h 43m
    $242–612

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0642S
    9h 33m
    $61–121

  3. Drive 334.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Athenscar car 334.6 mi
    6h 28m
    $62–89

  4. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GSO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    6h 50m
    $181–703

  5. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane FAY - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    7h 40m
    $132–501

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0646S
    10h 6m
    $100–204

Raleigh to Athens by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Athens Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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