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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SAN - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    7h 5m
    $327–940

  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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    2d 8h
    $374–723

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    2d 9h
    $721–1,660

  4. Drive 2,285.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Athenscar car 2,285.9 mi
    37h 25m
    $418–603

San Diego to Athens by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$374Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,035 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Athens via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 2d 8h.

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