Buses to Athens
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Athens, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens to Sandy Springs | United States | 92 km (57 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Athens to Atlanta | United States | 96 km (60 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Athens to South Fulton | United States | 127 km (79 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Athens to East Chattanooga | United States | 211 km (131 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Athens to Chattanooga | United States | 214 km (133 mi) | about 4 h 6 min |
| Athens to Columbia | United States | 216 km (134 mi) | about 4 h 8 min |
| Athens to Columbus | United States | 224 km (139 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Athens to Knoxville | United States | 228 km (142 mi) | about 4 h 20 min |
| Athens to Charlotte | United States | 271 km (169 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| Athens to Savannah | United States | 298 km (185 mi) | about 5 h 36 min |
| Athens to Huntsville | United States | 307 km (191 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Athens to Birmingham | United States | 320 km (199 mi) | about 6 h |
| Athens to New York City | United States | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 20 h 17 min |
| Athens to Toronto | Canada | 1,137 km (706 mi) | about 20 h 39 min |
| Athens to Brooklyn | United States | 1,116 km (694 mi) | about 20 h 17 min |
| Athens to Chicago | United States | 954 km (593 mi) | about 17 h 22 min |
| Athens to Queens | United States | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 20 h 27 min |
| Athens to Houston | United States | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 22 h 12 min |
| Athens to Philadelphia | United States | 987 km (614 mi) | about 17 h 58 min |
| Athens to Manhattan | United States | 1,124 km (699 mi) | about 20 h 25 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.