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

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

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  1. Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SGF - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus bus
    4h 52m
    $141–549

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus bus
    19h 10m
    $130–256

  3. Drive 716.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Athenscar car 716.4 mi
    13h 6m
    $131–189

  4. Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane plane SGF - GSP
    2. Take the bus from Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenville to El Jinete - Jefferson, GAbus bus
    8h 22m
    $266–884

  5. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Branson / Hollisterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Hotel Indigobus bus
    20h 2m
    $185–299

Springfield to Athens by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration19h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Athens, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Athens Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 19h 10m.

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