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How to get fromSt. Louis to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from St. Louis to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane STL - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    5h 36m
    $828–942

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus Route A
    11h 44m
    $73–134

  3. Drive 489.5 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Athenscar car 489.5 mi
    8h 18m
    $90–129

  4. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane STL - CLE
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Athensbus bus
    9h 27m
    $516–988

St. Louis to Athens by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Athens via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 11h 44m.

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