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Ripley to Athens Bus Schedule
Bus from Ripley to Athens: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Ripley to Athens. Traveling by bus from Ripley to Athens usually takes around 5 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Barons Bus Lines bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 41 mi (66 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $50.00 |
| Most frequent service | Barons Bus Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Ripley to Athens?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ripley to Athens. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barons Bus Lines | 3 | 5h 35m | $58.00 |
Book Barons Bus Lines from Ripley to Athens from $50. There are 3 trips per day offered by Barons Bus Lines from Ripley to Athens and you can expect on average to pay for a Barons Bus Lines ticket to Athens. In Ripley, Barons Bus Lines departs to Athens from Ripley . In Athens, Barons Bus Lines arrives at Community Ctr - 701 E State St and one other station.
An average trip on Barons Bus Lines from Ripley to Athens takes 5 hours and 35 minutes , while the fastest available Barons Bus Lines trip will get you to Athens in 2 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Barons Bus Lines offers 3 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Athens.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Ripley to Athens
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 41 miles from Ripley to Athens. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 20 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 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Ripley to Athens, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Ripley?
Main departure station: Ripley
Most buses depart from the main station in Ripley.
All bus stations in Ripley:
Ripley
Where does the bus arrive in Athens?
Main arrival station: Community Ctr - 701 E State St
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Athens.
All bus stations in Athens:
Community Ctr - 701 E State St
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