What is the cheapest way to get from Slidell to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Slidell to Athens is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Slidell to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Slidell to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $180 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Slidell and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Slidell to Athens. However, there are services departing from Slidell and arriving at Athens Transit Center via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Slidell to Athens?

The distance between Slidell and Athens is 511 miles. The road distance is 505.1 miles.

How do I travel from Slidell to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Slidell to Athens without a car is to bus via Sandy Springs which takes 10h 47m and costs $100 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Slidell to Athens?

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Slidell to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Slidell to Athens bus from?

Slidell to Athens bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Slidell station.

Where does the Slidell to Athens bus arrive?

Slidell to Athens bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Atlanta station.

What is the time difference between Slidell and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Slidell. It is currently 1:11 AM in Slidell and 2:11 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Slidell to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Slidell to Athens is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Slidell to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Slidell to Athens?

Book your Slidell to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 139+ hotels available in Athens.

Slidell to Athens - 7 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Slidell to Athens by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Slidell to Gulfportbus
2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane GPT - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
6h 23m
$180–635
Drive 502.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Slidell to Athenscar 502.1 mi
8h 27m
$92–133
Bus via Sandy Springs
1. Take the bus from Slidell to Atlantabus Houston
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus FlixBus N2434
10h 47m
$106–140
Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Slidell to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MSY - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
7h 19m
$122–675
Bus to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Slidell to Baton Rougebus
2. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BTR - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
8h 5m
$173–562
Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Slidell to Jacksonbus
2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane JAN - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
8h 50m
$173–562
Bus
1. Take the bus from Slidell to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus Groome Transportation
13h 42m
$123–212

Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

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Distance: 507.8 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Slidell, LA, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Slidell to Athens Transit Center via Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 10h 47m.

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How to get fromSlidell to Athensby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

There are 7 ways to get from Slidell to Athens by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)

Bus to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly, bus

Drive 502.1 mi

Bus via Sandy Springs

Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly, bus

Bus to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, fly, bus

Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly, bus

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