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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Athens by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane RDU - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    5h 53m
    $122–642

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charleston, WVbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WVbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Centerbus bus
    13h 3m
    $63–201

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cambridge to Athensbus bus
    20h 18m
    $215–433

  4. Drive 397.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Athenscar car 397.4 mi
    7h 7m
    $73–105

  5. Fly to Akron, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Akron (CAK)plane plane RDU - CAK
    2. Take the bus from Canton to Athensbus bus
    8h 46m
    $116–198

Raleigh to Athens by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 449.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Athens. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), then take the bus to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Center via Greensboro, Greensboro Bus Stop, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Charleston, WV, and Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station in around 13h 3m.

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