- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Long-Distance Charter Bus Rentals in Athens
For special deals, call us! Call (706) 583-6708
Find and rent the right out-of-town bus for your group in Athens, the cities around it, and all of Georgia with Charter

- 30 sec.to see online pricing and availability, with no account needed
- Multi-daytrips with overnight stops, and the bus stays with your group
- 24/7live support, 365 days a year
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, with under-bus luggage bays
Serving Every Destination Through One of the Largest Bus Networks in Athens
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee
- Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Durham, North Carolina
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Congaree National Park
Athens Long-Distance Transportation Made Simple
One quick search connects your trip with one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Athens, Clarke County, and the entire Southeast! Instead of calling five local bus companies and waiting around on callbacks, you can compare hourly, one-way, round-trip, and multi-day packages side by side right on your screen. Whether you're organizing school field trips from Downtown Athens down I-85 to Atlanta, a religious group retreat up US-441, or a last-minute, same-day bus transfer to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, there's a ride in the network built around YOUR schedule. And once you book online through the national booking platform, a dedicated confirmation department calls you to verify every pickup, rest stop, and drop-off on your itinerary so nothing is missed!
Types of Buses Available
What Types of Buses Can I Rent for Long-Distance Transportation?
If you're hitting the highway with a crowd, Charter
- Weekdays
- $225–$370+/hr.
- Weekends
- $255–$385+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,815–$2,415+
- Weekdays
- $205–$365+/hr.
- Weekends
- $240–$380+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,670–$2,335+
- Weekdays
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Weekends
- $220–$370+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,540–$2,255+
- Weekdays
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Weekends
- $195–$365+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,420–$2,180+
- Weekdays
- $190–$340+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,300–$2,080+
- Weekdays
- $190–$330+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,210–$1,990+
- Weekdays
- $180–$310+/hr.
- Weekends
- $180–$330+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,150–$1,880+
- Weekdays
- $248–$426+/hr.
- Weekends
- $265–$460+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,827–$2,954+
- Weekdays
- $190–$373+/hr.
- Weekends
- $218–$466+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,395–$2,848+
*Photos and vehicles shown above are examples of typical bus types and may not be the exact make or model offered for your trip. We are a bus rental comparison website—not a transportation company—and do not own or operate vehicles, so you're never stuck with whatever one single fleet has parked in its lot! Fill out the (no account needed!) or call 706-583-6708 any day of the year to compare current vehicle options, photos, live availability, and pricing from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies, and confirm your exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Out-of-State Trips from Athens to Jacksonville, Florida

If your Athens bulldog fan club, college alumni chapter, or family reunion is heading south for the annual rivalry game or a coastal getaway in Jacksonville, Florida, a long-distance charter bus turns the six-hour drive down US-441 S and I-95 S into the best part of the weekend! Skip the 10-car caravan, expensive gas stops, and taking turns as the designated driver while a driver handles the highway traffic for you. Heading to EverBank Stadium for sporting event travel? Your charter bus can drop your whole group off together near the Gator Bowl Boulevard loading zones and park in the designated oversized vehicle spaces at Lot P or Tailgate Guys lots (just be sure to reserve your bus parking pass in advance!). When the final whistle blows, your air-conditioned bus is waiting right where you left it, so your group can stretch out and sleep the whole way back to the Classic City!
Day Trips from Athens to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Because Athens sits just three hours south of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains via US-441 N, it's one of the best starting points for an unforgettable outdoor day trip or weekend camping excursion! When you book a private event charter bus to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, your youth group, hiking club, or university outdoor recreation team can store all their backpacks, coolers, and camping gear securely in the undercarriage bays. Your driver will navigate the steep, winding mountain grades through Clayton, Franklin, and Cherokee, North Carolina, while your passengers relax with panoramic window views. Stopping first at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center? Commercial and charter buses can unload passengers near the main building and use the designated oversized bus parking stalls (remember that commercial tour buses require a special park use permit, and vehicles over 30 feet are restricted on certain narrow park roads like Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail). After a full day of exploring trails and historic mountain cabins, everyone climbs back aboard a warm, climate-controlled cabin for a relaxing ride home to Athens!
ADA-Accessible Long-Distance Charter Bus Rentals in Athens

Through one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Athens and all of Georgia, we can easily connect you with ADA-accessible charter buses and minibuses at no additional cost over standard vehicle rates. These accessible motorcoaches can come equipped with hydraulic wheelchair lifts, extra-wide aisles, securement areas with four-point tie-downs, and ADA-compliant onboard restrooms with grab bars for long stretches on I-20 or I-75. Whether you're coordinating government and military travel, a multi-day senior living excursion to Savannah, or an inclusive campus tour from the University of Georgia, nobody gets left behind. Just let our reservation specialists know your accessibility needs when you request your 30-second online quote or call (706) 583-6708, and we'll make sure the right bus shows up for you!
Amenities That Go the Distance

Get online pricing in under 30 seconds and compare long-distance buses loaded with the exact features your passengers need to stay comfortable for hours on the road! When you're traveling hundreds of miles out of Athens, a standard yellow school bus just won't cut it. On Charter
Frequently Asked Questions About Long-Distance Bus Rentals from Athens
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (706) 583-6708, every single day of the year.
Contact usWhat is Charterbusathens.com, and do you own the buses?
No, we don't own the buses—and that's the whole point! Charter
How quickly can I see pricing for a long-distance charter bus in Athens?
You can see live availability, vehicle photos, and personalized pricing in under 30 seconds by filling out our quick online form—with no account needed and a copy sent straight to your text and email! If you have a complicated multi-stop route or want to ask about below-minimum phone deals, call the live team 365 days a year at (706) 583-6708.
How many hours can a charter bus driver drive in a single day?
Just mention your timeline when you call (706) 583-6708, and we'll build it right into your custom package.
Can I book a last-minute or multi-bus long-distance trip from Athens?
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