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Modesto to Athens Bus Schedule
Bus from Modesto to Athens: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Modesto to Athens. Traveling by bus from Modesto to Athens usually takes around 67 hours and 32 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 61 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 2092 mi (3366 km) |
| Shortest duration | 61h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $354.00 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Modesto to Athens?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Modesto to Athens. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 4 | 2d 19h 32m | $367.25 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Modesto to Athens every day, with the average journey taking around 67 hours and 32 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Athens usually start from $354.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Modesto to Athens
The bus takes an average of 67 hours and 32 minutes to cover the 2092 miles from Modesto to Athens. However, the fastest bus only takes 61 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 7:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Modesto to Athens, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Modesto
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Link to image attributionModesto is a city in Central Valley, California. The city is known for its large agricultural industry and number of museums. Modesto is home to museums, natural history sites, and planetariums, like the Great Valley Museum and McHenry Museum. It also has different amusement and recreational centers offering playgrounds, rides, go-cart, and more, like Funworks Modesto and Graceada Park. As for nature lovers, Modesto features places for sports, hiking, camping, fishing, and picnics, like Jacob Myers Park and Ceres River Bluff Regional Park. The city is also a fun place for arts with the Graffiti Summer and the Gallo Center for the Arts.
The CA city is ideal for all craft beer and wine lovers, as it has several breweries and wineries to visit. Modesto also has a vibrant nightlife, with different nightclubs, lounges, bars, and restaurants, and is always brimming with pool parties, trance festivals, DJ nights, and more. Downtown Modesto has become a vibrant place for shopping, dining, and parties.
Modesto features several train and bus lines for those in and around the city. The city is easily accessible by Amtrak and Amtrak Gold Runner for trains, while Tufesa Plus offers bus services. The City of Modesto Transit Services powers the city's transportation.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Modesto?
Main departure station: 1001 9th St Ste C
Most buses depart from the main station in Modesto.
All bus stations in Modesto:
1001 9th St Ste C
Where does the bus arrive in Athens?
Main arrival station: Baker Univ Ctr - 1 Ohio Univ
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
Baker Univ Ctr - 1 Ohio Univ
Community Ctr - 701 E State St
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