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How to get fromSan Diego to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SAN - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    7h 6m
    $285–462

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 6h
    $364–709

  3. Train, bus via New Orleans

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 13h
    $720–1,643

  4. Drive 2,206.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Athenscar car 2,206.2 mi
    34h 35m
    $403–582

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 16h
    $700–1,603

San Diego to Athens by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,965.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Athens Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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