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Tifton to Athens Bus Schedule
Bus from Tifton to Athens: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Tifton to Athens. Traveling by bus from Tifton to Athens usually takes around 8 hours and 59 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 283 mi (455 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 59m |
| Cheapest price | $139.98 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Tifton to Athens?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tifton to Athens. Greyhound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 1 | 8h 59m | $139.98 |
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 1 bus trips from Tifton to Athens every day, with the average journey taking around 8 hours and 59 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Athens usually start from $140.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tifton to Athens
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 59 minutes to cover the 283 miles from Tifton to Athens. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Tifton to Athens. It leaves the station in Tifton at 12:00pm 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 Tifton?
Main departure station: 306 E 5th St
Most buses depart from the main station in Tifton.
All bus stations in Tifton:
306 E 5th St
Where does the bus arrive in Athens?
Main arrival station: Exxon
All buses from Tifton arrive at one main station in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
Exxon
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