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Pros: Price. Cons: Restrooms. Tips: Use all bathroom breaks.
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There are 10 intercity buses per day from Athens to Columbus. Traveling by bus from Athens to Columbus usually takes around 2 hours and 54 minutes, but the fastest Barons Bus Lines bus can make the trip in just one hour and 40 minutes.
Distance | 65 mi (104 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 40m |
Cheapest price | SEK 107.88 |
Trips per day | 7 |
Most frequent service | Barons Bus Lines |
Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Athens to Columbus
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Price. Cons: Restrooms. Tips: Use all bathroom breaks.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Athens to Columbus. Barons Bus Lines 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 |
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Barons Bus Lines | 10 | 2h 55m | SEK 149.84 |
Book Barons Bus Lines from Athens to Columbus from SEK 108. There are 10 trips per day offered by Barons Bus Lines from Athens to Columbus and you can expect on average to pay for a Barons Bus Lines ticket to Columbus. In Athens, Barons Bus Lines departs to Columbus from Ohio University and one other station. In Columbus, Barons Bus Lines arrives at Columbus (Airport) and 2 other stations.
An average trip on Barons Bus Lines from Athens to Columbus takes 2 hours and 55 minutes , while the fastest available Barons Bus Lines trip will get you to Columbus in 1 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Barons Bus Lines offers 13 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Columbus.
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 54 minutes to cover the 65 miles from Athens to Columbus. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 40 minutes. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Columbus 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, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Athens to Columbus, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Brimming with life and cultural events, Columbus is the affordable destination of your dreams! Featuring a budding art scene, Columbus attracts art lovers through the exhibitions at the Columbus Museum of Arts where children and adults alike can indulge in thought-provoking artworks. Fans of sports should not miss out on a baseball game at Huntington Park, which offers reasonably-priced tickets; it is also rarely crowded. For those who simply want to stroll about, the German Village offers a quaint and scenic view rarely seen elsewhere.
As the sun goes down, dig deeper into the German heritage of Columbus by enjoying a traditional schnitzel dish at the Schmidt's Restaurant and Sausage Haus. When you are looking for a quick snack, Bodega serves some of the best sandwiches in town, and there are up to 47 varieties of craft beers for you to choose from.
Columbus’ busiest bus station is located on E Town St., and it offers intercity bus trips to Cleveland, Chicago, New York and many other cities. The Columbus Union Station was the first union station ever built, and it’s served by Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited and Capitol Limited train lines. The local airport, the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, is located on the east side of the city, 6 miles east of Downtown. It provides access to 31 other airports.
Athens has two bus stations with service to Columbus.
Ohio University
Community Ctr - 701 E State St
Buses arrive in Columbus at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Columbus (Airport)
Columbus
Ohio State University
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