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With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 12 destinations from Athens, including Atlanta, Knoxville, Indianapolis.
The fastest bus from Columbia to Athens takes 9 hours 35 minutes.
The bus journey from Columbia to Athens is 359 miles. FlixBus can get you there in 9 hours 35 minutes.
When purchasing your bus ticket from Columbia to Athens, you can choose your preferred payment method from card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more.
Our Real-Time Bus Tracker allows you to track your bus location. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. This way, you can find out where your bus is and check for delays on the route.

Find the cheapest buses from Columbia to Athens

Getting from Columbia to Athens is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 359 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 9 hours 35 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.

For a quick, easy and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
We have a large network of destinations, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for great value.

Taking the bus from Columbia

Traveling from Columbia and not familiar with it? Here's everything you need to know.
Columbia is a transport hub with 1 bus station(s); the 24 connections departing from Columbia every day take travelers both within the state and further afield.

Arriving in Athens

Traveling to Athens for the first time? Here's what you need to know:
Athens is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 12 connections arriving in one of the 1 bus station(s) of the city, giving you easy access to all corners of the country.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Columbia to Athens

Getting from Columbia to Athens aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you're taking a long trip, you don't need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.

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