There are 5 ways to get from Saint Simons Island to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, bus
best- Fly from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BQK - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
4h 28m$136–489Drive 260.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Simons Island to Athenscar 260.3 mi
5h 55m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus FlixBus N2434
8h 8m$105–169Drive to Savannah, fly, bus
- Drive from Saint Simons Island to Savannah (SAV)car
- Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SAV - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
5h 21m$130–631Bus via Atlanta Airport (ATL)
- Take the bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2434
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
9h 6m$138–212
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Simons Island to Athens is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Simons Island to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $130 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Simons Island to Athens. However, there are services departing from Brunswick and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Saint Simons Island and Athens is 334 miles. The road distance is 261.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Simons Island to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Saint Simons Island to Athens, including transfers.
Saint Simons Island to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Brunswick station.
Saint Simons Island to Athens bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Simons Island to Athens is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Saint Simons Island to Athens.
There are 141+ hotels available in Athens.
What companies run services between Saint Simons Island, GA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Saint Simons Island to Athens Transit Center via Brunswick and Atlanta Bus Station in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brunswick Golden Isles Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Savannah to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Phone
- +1 (706) 612-1155
- [email protected]
- Website
- groometransportation.com
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- 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
Bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.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 Brunswick to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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