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Athens to Columbia Bus Schedule
Bus from Athens to Columbia: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Athens to Columbia. Traveling by bus from Athens to Columbia usually takes around 3 hours and 35 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 133 mi (214 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 35m |
| Cheapest price | DKK 319.86 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Southeastern Stages |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Athens to Columbia?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Athens to Columbia. 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 | 3h 35m | DKK 319.86 |
Book Southeastern Stages from Athens to Columbia from DKK 320. Typically there is one Southeastern Stages schedule per day from Athens to Columbia and you can expect on average to pay for a Southeastern Stages ticket to Columbia. In Athens, Southeastern Stages departs to Columbia from Athens . In Columbia, Southeastern Stages arrives at Columbia .
An average trip on Southeastern Stages from Athens to Columbia takes 3 hours and 35 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Athens to Columbia
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 133 miles from Athens to Columbia. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Athens to Columbia. 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
Columbia
As the capital city of South Carolina, Columbia offers plenty of historic attractions and exciting activities that will keep tourists of all ages satisfied. Sitting at the heart of the city is the South Carolina State Museum, which boasts the most impressive collection of permanent and changing exhibits in the state, as well as in the Southeast. One of the top highlights of the museum is its amazing planetarium that has a height of 55 feet. If you are traveling with kids, EdVenture should certainly be on your list. The museum’s prime attraction is a giant 10-year-old with his own fake digestive tracts and vertebrae, allowing kids to explore anatomy with ease. Nature lovers should not miss out on the chance to enjoy an outdoor day at Lake Murray, which features a vast range of activities such as boating, fishing, paddling, etc.
Columbia features an exciting food scene that is brimming with new talents. For an amazing lunch, The Gourmet Shop and their famous chicken salad will be a great choice. If you wish to enjoy a dinner with wine, Lula Drake is the place to be.
Columbia’s principal bus station is located 710-A Buckner Rd on the outskirts of the city. The main Amtrak train station is located on Pulaski St in the heart of downtown near the University of South Carolina campus. Columbia is served by Amtrak’s Silver Service line. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is the main airport and it is located five miles southwest of the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Athens?
Main departure station: Athens
Most buses depart from the main station in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
Athens
Where does the bus arrive in Columbia?
Main arrival station: Columbia
All buses from Athens arrive at one main station in Columbia.
All bus stations in Columbia:
Columbia
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