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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Oneonta to Athens. Traveling by bus from Oneonta to Athens usually takes around 26 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Pine Hill Kingston bus can make the trip in 25 hours and 38 minutes.
Distance | 65 mi (105 km) |
Shortest duration | 25h 38m |
Cheapest price | $34.00 |
Most frequent service | Adirondack Trailways |
Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Oneonta to Athens?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Oneonta to Athens that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Adirondack Trailways | 1 | 1d 3h 13m | $34.00 |
Pine Hill Kingston | 1 | 1d 1h 38m | $34.00 |
Part of the nationwide Trailways bus network, Adirondack Trailways serves routes across New York State. Most of its service connects the Adirondacks and Hudson Valley with New York City. On the Oneonta to Athens route, Adirondack Trailways tickets are on average, but you can score a cheaper ticket as low as $34 if you book well in advance. Buses are comfortable and well-equipped with Wi-Fi, power outlets, restrooms, air conditioning, and reclinable seats with footrests.
Trailways NY, also known as Trailways of New York, is the most extensive and longest-running intercity bus service in New York State, with an average of 1 daily trips between Oneonta and Athens. Trailways NY is a favorite among business travelers due to their convenient schedules and fantastic amenities, including free onboard internet, clean bathrooms, and power outlets throughout each bus.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 26 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 65 miles from Oneonta to Athens. However, the fastest bus only takes 25 hours and 38 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 3:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Oneonta to Athens, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Oneonta
Oneonta is a small city located in Otsego County, New York, between Albany and Binghamton. Its nickname is "City of the Hills," thanks to the surrounding foothills of the Catskill Mountains and the city's location at the northern edge of the Appalachian Region. Oneonta is a popular student city, catering to the nearby State University of New York, SUNY Oneonta.
Oneonta is an excellent place to plan an outdoor vacation of hiking in the Robert V Riddell State Park or birdwatching in the Delaware Otsego Wildlife Sanctuary. Taste locally grown produce and wines at Sloans NY Grill or the Bear Pond Winery, or stock up at Annutto's Farm Stand to bring some of the region's best home with you.
Interstate-88 runs just outside of town, and runs northeast to southwest through the entire state of New York. Several bus companies, including Trailways and Amtrak Thruway, connect Oneonta to more than 60 different cities, including the Big Apple.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Oneonta?
Main departure station: Trailways Bus Term - 47 Market St
Most buses depart from the main station in Oneonta.
All bus stations in Oneonta:
Trailways Bus Term - 47 Market St
Where does the bus arrive in Athens?
Main arrival station: Route 385
All buses from Oneonta arrive at one main station in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
Route 385
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