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Atlanta, GA

216 Macon, GA Charlotte, NC

Distance from 256
Athens

Port of
to Major Markets Charleston,
Birmingham, (Miles)
AL 338 SC

Port of 255 222
Jacksonville,
Port of
FL Brunswick, Savannah,
Port of
GA GA

Athens, while the major byways services are provided on a no-fare
of Interstates 85 and 20 are easily basis (a one-time fee is collected
accessed. Athens’ businesses can along with student tuition and IN THE
reach 80 percent of the nation’s other student fees). Through an
industrial and largest consumer arrangement between the University
markets in fewer than two truck and the Athens-Clarke government,
delivery days. UGA students, staff and faculty may
also ride Athens Transit buses fare- NEWS
Ride the Bus free with a valid UGA I.D.
Athens-Clarke County Transit
offers comprehensive bus service Continuing with a theme of
throughout the county and is convenience, the Multimodal
currently fare-free, although this is Transportation Center links Athens
subject to change. Bus times vary Transit System vehicles, University
according to the route and day, so of Georgia buses, bicycles, taxis,
please check current schedule and and pedestrian facilities into a single ByoPlanet International,
pricing before traveling. Trip planning which produces electrostatic
is available through Google Maps and hub. The facility also serves as a spray technology, announced
the myStop app, where you can check community bridge that connects in January 2021 it is investing
the real-time status and location of downtown Athens with the North $7 million to add 40,000
a bus, locate bus stops and routes. Oconee River Greenway. As a major square feet to its Athens-
All buses are accessible with room hub for transportation in the city, the Clarke County manufacturing
for two wheelchairs. Bikes travel free. Center features 9,500 square feet plant, creating 250 new jobs.
Buses run seven days a week, but do of interior space and a bus transfer
not operate on major holidays. For facility that includes covered bus
more information, including a system bays and climate-controlled waiting
map, individual route maps, and time areas, restrooms, a passenger drop off Athens is also served by Greyhound
tables, visit accgov.com/transit. area, a ticket/information booth, and Bus Lines, which provides travel from
bicycle storage. A pedestrian bridge Athens to numerous other Greyhound
The University of Georgia Campus connects the bus transfer facility to locations across the U.S. Athens
Transit provides transportation for downtown Athens and a parking residents are served by the station at
students, staff, and faculty throughout garage, which is shared with the Southeastern Stages, 4020 Atlanta
the University Campus. Bus and Classic Center, the Athens convention Hwy., Bogart, GA. Hours of operation
disabled student transportation and performing arts facility. are 4-9 p.m. seven days a week.

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