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Bus Columbus to Athens: Trip Overview

Bus Columbus to Athens: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$17
Average bus trip duration1h 50m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure8:05 AM
Latest bus departure3:20 PM

Columbus to Athens Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Columbus - Athens

The bus is the best choice to get to Athens without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Columbus to Athens is about 1h 50m, although the fastest bus will take 1h 35m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 65 miles (105 km) that separate the two cities.

About 65 miles (105 km) separate Columbus and Athens.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. With prices starting at $13, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Columbus to Athens is $17. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $13 to $17, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Columbus to Athens! The total travel time for the round-trip is about 3h 10m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Athens before making your way back to Columbus.

Once in Athens, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Temple of Athena Nike, Benaki Museum of Greek Culture, Megaron Concert Hall, Roman Agora and Mount Lycabettus.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Columbus to Athens but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Columbus to Athens, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Columbus to Athens that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Columbus to Athens, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Athens to Columbus

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