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

The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Athens is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Decatur to Athens is to fly and bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $120 - $460.

How far is it from Decatur to Athens?

The distance between Decatur and Athens is 245 miles. The road distance is 245.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Decatur to Athens without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 39h 59m and costs $260 - $490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Decatur to Athens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Decatur and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Decatur. It is currently 12:30 PM in Decatur and 1:30 PM in Athens.

Can I drive from Decatur to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Athens is 246 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Decatur to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 125+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Decatur to Athens by plane, bus, 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.

Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, bus
best
1. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane HSV - ATL
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
4h 3m
$121–453
Drive 244.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Decatur to Athenscar 244.4 mi
5h 8m
$45–65
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Huntsvilletaxi
2. Take the bus from Huntsville to New Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Athens Transit Centerbus
39h 59m
$269–482
Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Decatur to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar
2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BHM - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
5h 26m
$115–542
Drive to Nashville, fly, bus
1. Drive from Decatur to Nashville-Airport-BNAcar
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BNA - ATL
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Best Western - Athensbus
5h 54m
$146–381

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

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Decatur to Athens.

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

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

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