What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Decatur?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Decatur is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Decatur?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Decatur is to bus and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $120 - $460.

How far is it from Athens to Decatur?

The distance between Athens and Decatur is 246 miles. The road distance is 245.7 miles.

How do I travel from Athens to Decatur without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Decatur without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 38h 53m and costs $270 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Decatur?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Athens to Decatur, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Athens and Decatur?

Decatur is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 3:28 PM in Athens and 2:28 PM in Decatur.

Can I drive from Athens to Decatur?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Decatur is 246 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Athens to Decatur.

Where can I stay near Decatur?

There are 68+ hotels available in Decatur.

Athens to Decatur - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Decatur by bus, plane, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
best
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane ATL - HSV
4h 10m
$123–451
Drive 244.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Athens to Decaturcar 244.2 mi
5h 6m
$45–65
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
3. Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc
4. Take the taxi from Huntsville to Decaturtaxi
38h 53m
$273–430
Bus, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane ATL - BHM
3. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Decaturcar
5h 23m
$117–538
Bus, fly to Nashville, drive
1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus
2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Nashville (BNA)plane ATL - BNA
3. Drive from Nashville-Airport-BNA to Decaturcar
6h 1m
$149–381

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athens to Decatur.

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Distance: 244.5 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Decatur, AL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Decatur. However, you can take the bus to Atlanta Airport, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV), then take the taxi to Decatur. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to New York City Chinatown, walk to New York, take the bus to Huntsville, then take the taxi to Decatur.

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