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How to get fromWashington DC to Athensby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, subway, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Athens by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, subway, or taxi

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DCA - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    5h 31m
    $148–844

  2. Drive 336.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Athenscar car 336.3 mi
    6h 40m
    $62–89

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cambridge to Athensbus bus
    12h 57m
    $64–122

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cambridge, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cambridge to Athensbus bus
    14h 55m
    $114–243

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane IAD - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    6h 6m
    $97–493

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane BWI - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    6h 14m
    $439–1,692

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Yeager Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane DCA - CRW
    2. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Parkersburg, WVbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkersburg, WV Marathon Station to Athens, Ohio U Baker Centerbus bus
    7h 37m
    $115–701

  8. Train, taxi, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Ashland Amtrak Station to Jacksontaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Jackson to Athensbus bus
    15h 35m
    $266–487

Washington DC to Athens by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Athens, OH, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Athens via 13 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Cambridge, OH, and Cambridge in around 12h 57m.

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