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How to get to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County by bus?

Directions to Downtown Athens (Athens-Clarke County) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown Athens

    BusBus: 20, 27, 7, 8, 21.

How to get to Downtown Athens by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stations near Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County

  • Prince Ave at Pulaski St Ob, 2 min walk,
  • W Hancock Ave at N Newton St Ob, 2 min walk,
  • Broad St @ Newton St (To Downtown), 4 min walk,
  • W Broad St at S Newton St Ib, 5 min walk,
  • Uga Arch (Downtown Athens), 8 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County

  • 7, Prince Ave,
  • 8, Barber / Vincent,
  • 21, West Athens,
  • 6, Epps Bridge Pkwy,
  • M, ,
  • 20, Atlanta Highway,
  • 5, Beechwood / Baxter,
  • 9, Macon Hwy / 5 Points,
  • 12, Riverbend,
  • 14, Lumpkin / S Milledge,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown Athens?

    The closest stations to Downtown Athens are:

    • Prince Ave at Pulaski St Ob is 105 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • W Hancock Ave at N Newton St Ob is 141 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Broad St @ Newton St (To Downtown) is 315 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • W Broad St at S Newton St Ib is 327 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Uga Arch (Downtown Athens) is 586 yards away, 8 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown Athens?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown Athens: 20, 27, 7.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County?

    The nearest bus stops to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County are Prince Ave at Pulaski St Ob and W Hancock Ave at N Newton St Ob. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County?

    The 8 is the first bus that goes to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County. It stops nearby at 6:27 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County?

    The 5 is the last bus that goes to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County. It stops nearby at 9:37 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Downtown Athens?

    The bus fare to Downtown Athens costs about $1.75.

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Public Transit to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County

Wondering how to get to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Downtown Athens with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Downtown Athens in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown Athens? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Prince Ave at Pulaski St Ob; W Hancock Ave at N Newton St Ob; Broad St @ Newton St (To Downtown); W Broad St at S Newton St Ib; Uga Arch (Downtown Athens).

Bus: 20, 27, 7, 8, 21, 6, M, 5, 9, 12, 14.

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Downtown Athens Address: 285 W Washington St Athens, GA 30601 street in Athens-Clarke County

Downtown Athens, Athens-Clarke County

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Athens, GA has 1 transit type(s), including: bus, operated by several transit agencies, including Athens Clarke County Transit, University of Georgia

Public transit lines with stations closest to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County

Bus lines with stations closest to Downtown Athens in Athens-Clarke County

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