Is Athens City transit free?

Athens Clark-County Transit offers fare-free comprehensive bus service throughout the county with on-demand rides Saturday and Sunday evenings through the Uber app. Bus times vary according to the route and day, so check current schedules and pricing before traveling.



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Anyone with a valid UGA ID can also ride Athens Transit for free. UGA bus routes are subject to change based on campus need. Live track the bus on the UGA App or on routes.uga.edu for the most accurate information.

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UGA Bus System It is completely fare-free and services 7 days a week. The weekday bus runs from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. on weekdays. Special routes for the nighttime and weekend run 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Monday through Wednesday and 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

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ATHENS TRANSIT The ride is free for students, staff, and faculty with a UGA ID Card in hand. - For non-UGA riders, it costs $1.75 per adult (age 18-64).

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Buses run seven days a week, but do not operate on major holidays. For more information including a system map, individual route maps and timetables, visit //accgov.com/transit. Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. and Saturday, and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.

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According to the Athens Transport authority, credit cards are accepted at all ticket offices and ticket machines. Since there are no half priced Ath.ena Tickets, you don't need to show any document in order to buy a ticket.

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Season ticket packages do not include a ticket to the UGA-Ga. Tech game at Turner Field on May 18. Tickets for individual games are $8 for reserved seating and $5 for general admission. UGA students with a valid student ID will be admitted free.

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Major tourist areas in Greece, like Athens and Thessaloniki, are mostly cash-free and will accept credit and debit cards and contactless payments. Plastic money is widely accepted in Greece, and the exchange rates are rather favorable.

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Multiple downtown bus routes, plus four EXPRESS airport routes are available in Athens. Standard Flat Fare Tickets for rides within 90 minutes are 1.20 euros (about $1.30) per person, while EXPRESS buses require separate tickets that cost 5.50 euros (about $6 each).

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The best way to get around Athens is on foot and by metro; most of the city's major attractions are located within walking distance or a short metro ride of one another. In fact, renting a car is little more than a nuisance, as traffic is heavy and parking is hard to find.

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The Park & Ride offers a low-cost parking option of $10 / month, located off College Station road. You can take a UGA bus or use the paved multi-use trail to bike or walk into campus. Learn more about the Park & Ride here.

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