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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Charlotte Bus Station | EXXON | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Charlotte (Freedom Dr) | EXXON | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Charlotte (Freedom Dr) | EXXON | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Charlotte Bus Station | EXXON | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Charlotte (Freedom Dr) | EXXON | No tags |
Get from Charlotte to Athens
The journey takes about 7 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Athens, TN, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Charlotte to Athens?
The cheapest bus tickets from Charlotte to Athens start from $134. The average price for this route is around $145. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Charlotte to Athens?
The average bus travel time from Charlotte to Athens is 7h 55m, covering a distance of 346 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Charlotte to Athens route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Charlotte to Athens?
The earliest bus departs from Charlotte to Athens at 8:55am. And the latest bus departs at 12:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Charlotte to Athens?
A bus trip from Charlotte to Athens generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Charlotte to Athens?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Charlotte to Athens?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Charlotte to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Charlotte to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Athens, TN, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $134To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charlotte, NC to Athens, TN, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $134 to $185 for a bus ticket from Charlotte, NC to Athens, TN, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $185 which is on 2025-11-30.
