What is the cheapest way to get from Sandy Springs to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Sandy Springs to Athens is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sandy Springs to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Sandy Springs to Athens is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Sandy Springs and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandy Springs to Athens. However, there are services departing from Roswell Rd Ne @ Mt Vernon Hwy Ne and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Sandy Springs to Athens?

The distance between Sandy Springs and Athens is 100 miles. The road distance is 62.8 miles.

How do I travel from Sandy Springs to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Sandy Springs to Athens without a car is to subway and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Sandy Springs to Athens?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Sandy Springs to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandy Springs to Athens bus from?

Sandy Springs to Athens bus services, operated by MARTA, depart from Roswell Rd Ne @ Mt Vernon Hwy Ne station.

Where does the Sandy Springs to Athens bus arrive?

Sandy Springs to Athens bus services, operated by MARTA, arrive at Lindbergh Center Station - Bay F.

Can I drive from Sandy Springs to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandy Springs to Athens is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Sandy Springs to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 166+ hotels available in Athens.

Sandy Springs to Athens - 3 ways to travel via subway, bus, car, and line 5 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sandy Springs to Athens by subway, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Medical Center Station to Airport Stationsubway Red
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus Groome Transportation
3h 28m
$42–62
Drive 62.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sandy Springs to Athenscar 62.4 mi
1h 15m
$11–16
Line 5 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Roswell Rd Ne @ Mt Vernon Hwy Ne to Lindbergh Center Station - Bay Fbus 5
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0642S / ...
3h 34m
$18–26

Sandy Springs to Athens by bus and subway

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Distance: 99.6 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Sandy Springs, GA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Roswell Rd Ne @ Mt Vernon Hwy Ne to Athens Transit Center via Lindbergh Center Station - Bay F, Lindbergh Center Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 3h 34m.

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