There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Saint Simons Island by bus, car, plane or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 9 h 15 min
$94 - $173
5 alternative options
Bus, Savannah 16 • 9 h 31 min
$140 - $178
Bus via Columbia • 16 h 51 min
$103 - $189
Drive • 5 h 37 min
$30 - $45
Fly to Brunswick, taxi • 4 h 40 min
$214 - $521
Fly to Savannah, bus • 7 h 42 min
$193 - $476
What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Saint Simons Island, GA, USA?
You can take a bus from Athens to Saint Simons Island via Atlanta, GA, Trinity Ave Sw @ Ted Turner Dr Sw, Marietta St Nw @ Peachtree St, Atlanta, Ga, Savannah, Ga, and Brunswick in around 9 h 15 min.

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Atlanta to Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 8 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $550
Flights from Atlanta to Savannah
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $600

- Phone
- +1 877.836.7607 / 404.591.2750
- info@sestages.com
- Website
- southeasternstages.com
Bus from Athens to Atlanta, GA
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $26
- Schedules at
- southeasternstages.com
Bus from Athens to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Schedules at
- southeasternstages.com
Bus from Columbia to Savannah
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27 - $70
- Schedules at
- southeasternstages.com

- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta, Ga to Savannah, Ga
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29 - $70
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $29 - $50
- Flexible
- $55 - $70
Bus from Savannah, Ga to Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $14 - $21
- Flexible
- $25 - $35

- Phone
- +1-404-500-3966
- Website
- savannah16.com
Bus from Atlanta Airport, GA to Savannah, GA
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75
- Schedules at
- savannah16.com
- Book at
- savannah16.com
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 912-554-2000
- Website
- metrocabbrunswickga.com
Latino Taxi
- Phone
- +1 912-289-4732
- Website
- latinotaxi.com
On Time Taxi
- Phone
- +1 912-506-2683
- Website
- ontimetaxijamaica.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Athens to Saint Simons Island?
The distance between Athens and Saint Simons Island is 365 km. The road distance is 491 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Saint Simons Island?
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Saint Simons Island is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5 h 37 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Saint Simons Island?
The quickest way to get from Athens to Saint Simons Island is to fly and taxi which takes 4 h 40 min and costs $210 - $550.
How long does it take to get from Athens to Saint Simons Island?
It takes approximately 9 h 15 min to get from Athens to Saint Simons Island, including transfers.