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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Athens to Macon. Traveling by bus from Athens to Macon usually takes around 6 hours and 40 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 78 mi (126 km) |
Shortest duration | 6h 40m |
Cheapest price | $50.00 |
Most frequent service | Southeastern Stages |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Athens to Macon?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Athens to Macon. Southeastern Stages is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Southeastern Stages | 1 | 6h 40m | $50.00 |
Book Southeastern Stages from Athens to Macon from $50. Typically there is one Southeastern Stages schedule per day from Athens to Macon and you can expect on average to pay for a Southeastern Stages ticket to Macon. In Athens, Southeastern Stages departs to Macon from 1590 Lexington Rd . In Macon, Southeastern Stages arrives at 200 Cherry St .
An average trip on Southeastern Stages from Athens to Macon takes 6 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Southeastern Stages offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Macon.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 78 miles from Athens to Macon. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Macon at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Athens to Macon. It leaves the station in Athens at 10:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Athens?
Main departure station: 1590 Lexington Rd
Most buses depart from the main station in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
1590 Lexington Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Macon?
Main arrival station: 200 Cherry St
All buses from Athens arrive at one main station in Macon.
All bus stations in Macon:
200 Cherry St
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