How to get from Athens to Arlington
The fastest way to travel from Athens to Arlington takes approximately 1125 minutes with 3 transfers. You can use bus and subway. We found 4 route options for you.
From Athens to Arlington
Fastest Route
1125 min
1,197.1 km
3 transfers
SES 970
Flixbus N2471
Flixbus N2601
O
Departs from:
Athens
Walking:
32 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 20 min (1.2 km)
to Athens
2
Take
SES 970
Bus
Direction: Atlanta
From Athens
to Atlanta
(1 stops, 100 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Atlanta Bus Station
4
Take
Flixbus N2471
Bus
Direction: New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
From Atlanta Bus Station
to Washington Union Station
(9 stops, 815 min)
5
Take
Flixbus N2601
Bus
Direction: Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Mart)
From Washington Union Station
to Arlington (Rosslyn)
6
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform
7
Take
O
Subway
Direction: Vienna
From Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform
to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
(2 stops, 5 min)
8
Walk 6 min (0.3 km)
✓
Arrive at Arlington
Public transport stations close to Athens
Athens is located in Athens and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Bus stations close to Athens:
- 521 North Hull Street
- 539 North Hull Street
- Hancock and College Ob
- 227 West Dougherty Street
Public transport stations close to Arlington
Arlington is located in Athens and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Metro stations close to Arlington:
- Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
Bus stations close to Arlington:
- Wilson Blvd WB @ N Oakland ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd EB @ N Oakland ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd WB @ N Monroe ST Fs
- Wilson Blvd EB @ N Monroe ST Fs
Alternative Route
1067 min
1,241.3 km
5 transfers
H
Groome Transportation
Red
Flixbus N2471
R
O
Departs from:
Broad St. at Hull St.
Walking:
37 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 10 min (0.6 km)
to Broad St. at Hull St.
2
Take
H
Bus
Direction: Health Sciences Campus
From Broad St. at Hull St.
to Myers/Snelling Northbound
(2 stops, 5 min)
3
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to UGA Georgia Center
4
Take
Groome Transportation
Bus
Direction: Atlanta Airport
From UGA Georgia Center
to Atlanta Airport (ATL) Domestic North Terminal Dropoffs
(11 stops, 145 min)
5
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Airport Station
6
Take
Red
Subway
Direction: RED Northbound TO North Springs Station
From Airport Station
to Garnett Station
(5 stops, 14 min)
7
Walk 8 min (0.5 km)
to Atlanta Bus Station
8
Take
Flixbus N2471
Bus
Direction: New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
From Atlanta Bus Station
to Washington Union Station
(6 stops, 820 min)
9
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
10
Take
R
Subway
Direction: Shady Grove
From Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform
(2 stops, 5 min)
11
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
12
Take
O
Subway
Direction: Vienna
From Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
(6 stops, 13 min)
13
Walk 6 min (0.3 km)
✓
Arrive at Arlington
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Athens to Arlington.
How do I travel from Athens to Arlington in Athens?
The quickest journey from Athens to Arlington takes approximately 1125 minutes via the SES 970 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Arlington from Athens?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 1067 minutes using the H bus line.
Can I get directly from Athens to Arlington without changing?
This route requires 3 transfers. The complete journey takes about 1125 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Athens and Arlington?
The SES 970 line provides bus service between Athens and Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in Athens.
What is the journey time from Athens to Arlington by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Athens to Arlington in Athens takes approximately 1125 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Athens to Arlington?
Board the SES 970 bus at Athens station, located near Athens in Athens.
Which station is closest to Arlington?
The nearest stop to Arlington is Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station. Exit here to reach your destination in Athens.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.