Page 52 - Athens NCG 2024

Behind The Classic Center, the
Multimodal Transportation Center links
Athens Transit System vehicles, UGA buses,
bicycles, and taxis into a single hub. Athens
is also served by Greyhound Bus Lines.
The station is at Southeastern Stages, Distance from Athens
4020 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, GA. TO MAJOR MARKETS (MILES)

GO BY BIKE
Athens' Oconee Rivers
Greenway is a linear park and
trails system that provides
wildlife corridors, a wetland 65 90 95 194 219
hiking trail, and a multi-use MILES MILES MILES MILES MILES
path for the public's enjoyment. Atlanta, Macon, Greenville/ Charlotte, Birmingham,
Currently, the Oconee Rivers GA GA Spartanburg, NC AL
Greenway System provides 3.1 SC
miles of natural surface hiking-
only trails and eight miles of concrete,
multi-use trails that are designated for non- 225 MILES Port of Savannah, GA
motorized use.
Athens-Clarke County hosts over three 255 MILES Port of Charleston, SC
miles of the planned Firefly Trail, with an
additional 1.5 miles planned expansion 286 MILES Port of Brunswick, GA
that will connect downtown Athens with 343 MILES Port of Jacksonville, FL
downtown Winterville, continuing toward
the Oglethorpe County line. The Firefly Trail,
when complete, will form a continuous
39-mile trail along old railroad lines from
downtown Athens to Union Point, GA.

FLY IN
Athens-Ben Epps Regional Airport is
a base for corporate jets and charter
services. Athens-Ben Epps continues to
pursue an agreement with an airline to
restart scheduled commercial service at
the airport. For those in Athens who need a
commercial flight, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport is only a 90-minute
drive away.

SHIP OUT BY RAIL
Athens’ businesses can also benefit
from the state’s extensive 4,700-mile rail
system, which provides direct rail service
to 500 Georgia communities. The rail
system, operated primarily by mainlines CSX
and Norfolk Southern, offers businesses
the ability to ship efficiently throughout
the nation, and especially to the state’s
two deep-water ports – Savannah and
Brunswick – both providing access to
international markets.

48 Athens Area Chamber of Commerce • www.athensga.com • 706-549-6800