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From Athens to Arlington

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How to get from Athens to Arlington

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Arlington takes approximately 939 minutes with 3 transfers. You can use bus and subway. We found 3 route options for you.

Fastest Route
939 min 1,041.0 km
3 transfers
20 min
Greyhound Us0642
Greyhound Us0700
4 min
R
2 min
O
6 min
Departs from: Athens Transit Center (Uga)
Walking: 32 min

Step-by-step directions

1
Walk 20 min (1.2 km)
to Athens Transit Center (Uga)
2
Take Greyhound Us0642 Bus
Direction: Raleigh Bus Station
From Athens Transit Center (Uga) to Raleigh Bus Station (5 stops, 495 min)
3
Take Greyhound Us0700 Bus
Direction: New York Port Authority
From Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station (1 stops, 275 min)
4
Walk 4 min (0.2 km)
to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
5
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)
6
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
7
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)
8
Walk 6 min (0.3 km)
✓
Arrive at Arlington

Related Routes

Explore other popular transit connections to Arlington from nearby cities and towns.

Public transport stations close to Athens

Athens is located in Arlington 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 Arlington 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
1125 min 1,224.3 km
3 transfers
20 min
SES 970
2 min
Flixbus 2470
Greyhound Us0310d
3 min
O
6 min
Departs from: Athens
Walking: 31 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 2470 Bus
Direction: Washington Union Station
From Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station (5 stops, 780 min)
5
Take Greyhound Us0310d Bus
Direction: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
From Washington Union Station to Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop
6
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
7
Take O Subway
Direction: Vienna
From New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform (19 stops, 39 min)
8
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 Arlington?
The quickest journey from Athens to Arlington takes approximately 939 minutes via the Greyhound Us0642 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach Arlington from Athens?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 1125 minutes using the SES 970 bus line.
Can I get directly from Athens to Arlington without changing?
This route requires 3 transfers. The complete journey takes about 939 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Athens and Arlington?
The Greyhound Us0642 line provides bus service between Athens Transit Center (Uga) and Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in Arlington.
What is the journey time from Athens to Arlington by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Athens to Arlington in Arlington takes approximately 939 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Athens to Arlington?
Board the Greyhound Us0642 bus at Athens Transit Center (Uga) station, located near Athens in Arlington.
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 Arlington.

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.