Getting Here:
Transportation and Driving Directions
Athens is located in Northeast Georgia, just 61 miles northeast of Atlanta. Athens-Ben Epps Airport is served by US Airways with connections via Charlotte, NC. Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is easily accessible via regular airport ground shuttles and car rental.
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Athens Transportation Listings:
| AAA Airport Express | |
| Provides regularly scheduled shuttle service between Athens hotels and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. Nine departures daily. | |
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| Athens Transit: "The Bus" | |
| The Bus operates 18 routes throughout Athens. Approximate hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:15 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | |
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| Athens-Ben Epps Airport | |
| Athens-Ben Epps Airport is served by U.S. Airways with connecting flights via Charlotte, NC. | |
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| Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | |
| This major global airport hub is approximately 80 miles from Athens. Regular ground shuttle service is available between Hartsfield-Jackson and Athens hotels. | |
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| Dawg Pedaler Rickshaw | |
| Take a ride of class, culture and charisma through Historic Downtown's streets with this hip taxi alternative! | |
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| Firefly Aviation | |
| Get a different perspective on the Classic City and see if you have the right stuff! Take a discover flight with our experienced instructors and take the controls for a 30 minute flight over Athens. Click on our special offer! | |
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| Southeastern Stages | |
| Provides regular scheduled bus service between Athens and Atlanta, as well as other Southeastern cities. Please call the local Athens ticket office for schedule information. | |
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| University of Georgia Campus Transit System | |
| UGA Campus Transit provides bus transportation throughout the campus. Regular route services are available to all on a no-fare basis. | |
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