Getting Around Athens
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Athens Airport information
Athens Ben-Epps Airport (AHN)
Approximate taxi fare: $16 USD
Located just 70 miles from Atlanta, Athens is easily accessible from Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, which offers regular ground shuttle service to Athens hotels. Visitors may also elect to fly into Athens Ben-Epps Airport, which is just three miles outside of downtown and features daily shuttle flights to Atlanta.
Approximate taxi fare: $16 USD
Located just 70 miles from Atlanta, Athens is easily accessible from Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, which offers regular ground shuttle service to Athens hotels. Visitors may also elect to fly into Athens Ben-Epps Airport, which is just three miles outside of downtown and features daily shuttle flights to Atlanta.
Athens Clarke County Transit
Athens Clark-County Transit offers fare-free comprehensive bus service throughout the county with on-demand rides Saturday and Sunday evenings through the Uber app. Bus times vary according to the route and day, so check current schedules and pricing before traveling. Trip planning is available through Google Maps and the myStop app, where you can check the real-time status and location of a bus, locate bus stops and routes. All buses are accessible with room for two wheelchairs. Bikes travel free. Buses run seven days a week, but do not operate on major holidays.
Athens Transit LLC Taxi Service
Taxis in Athens are low-cost and accessible.
Approximate Taxi Fare: $3.60 USD
Taxis operate a 24-hour service and are quite cheap. They can be hailed down on the street or otherwise picked up at taxi stands around major tourist squares. You can also get Uber, Lyft and Gett Economy taxi services.
Approximate Taxi Fare: $3.60 USD
Taxis operate a 24-hour service and are quite cheap. They can be hailed down on the street or otherwise picked up at taxi stands around major tourist squares. You can also get Uber, Lyft and Gett Economy taxi services.
