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Athens Charter Bus Services
Call 706-608-4030 any time or use the 30-second online quote tool right now to compare charter buses, minibuses, party buses, and sprinter vans from a large network of transportation companies serving Athens, Georgia and the entire surrounding region! No account required, no callbacks to wait on — just vehicles, pricing, and a free quote in seconds.
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You'll love how simple Athenscharterbusservices.com makes group transportation in Athens! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies — all in one place, with no account required. Whether you need a compact sprinter van for a small team or a 56-passenger motorcoach for a Bulldogs game day crowd, you can request the exact amenities you want, compare pictures and prices side by side, and choose the bus that fits your group and your budget.
Buses are available statewide for local trips around Clarke County and long-distance runs all the way to Atlanta, Augusta, and beyond. Athenscharterbusservices.com is not a local bus company — it is an advertising and quote-comparison website that brings together a large network of transportation companies so you see more options than any single operator could offer. Get your free quote online or call 706-608-4030 right now!
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Let Athenscharterbusservices.com connect you to minibuses, party buses, full-size charter buses, and sprinter vans from a large network of transportation companies serving Athens and the entire state of Georgia! Whatever your group size or occasion, there is a bus in the network that fits — compare them all in one place and find the right one for your trip in seconds.
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Reclining Seats
Onboard Restroom
Individual Climate Control
Onboard Wi-Fi
Power Outlets
Overhead Storage
Under-Bus Luggage Storage
TV Monitors
PA System
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Fill out the quick quote form on this page and you will land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Athens — all in under a minute, with no account needed. Charter bus rental prices in Athens vary based on the bus type and size, your travel date, the length of your trip, how many stops you need, and the time of year. UGA home football Saturdays at Sanford Stadium and prom season in April and May are the highest-demand windows in the Athens market, so early booking always gets you better pricing and more vehicle options.
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| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $215 – $400+ | $235 – $425+ | $1,720 – $3,040+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $235 – $385+ | $265 – $400+ | $1,890 – $2,495+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $215 – $380+ | $250 – $395+ | $1,740 – $2,415+ | $6.10 – $8.80+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $370+ | $230 – $385+ | $1,605 – $2,335+ | $5.85 – $8.45+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $365+ | $205 – $380+ | $1,480 – $2,260+ | $5.60 – $8.10+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $345+ | $200 – $365+ | $1,260 – $2,065+ | $5.20 – $7.45+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $325+ | $190 – $345+ | $1,200 – $1,950+ | $4.95 – $7.15+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $260 – $445+ | $280 – $480+ | $1,905 – $3,065+ | $6.95 – $10.20+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $200 – $390+ | $230 – $485+ | $1,455 – $2,950+ | $5.20 – $7.15+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 706-608-4030. | ||||
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Whether you are planning a corporate shuttle between downtown Athens and Atlanta, a bachelorette party bus night through Terrapin Beer Co. and Creature Comforts, or a field trip to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, the network has a bus for it. Get instant online pricing now or call 706-608-4030 to talk through your options!
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Compare airport transfers, concert shuttles, corporate charters, wedding transportation, prom buses, field trip coaches, sporting event shuttles, brewery tours, and more — all from a large network of transportation companies serving Athens and the surrounding area. Whatever brings your group together, Athenscharterbusservices.com makes finding the right bus for the occasion fast and easy!
Athens Airport Transportation
For most groups flying in or out of the Athens area, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30320) is the primary gateway — approximately 70 miles west of Athens via US-78 and I-20, a drive that takes 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on traffic. Splitting a group of 20 or 30 people across rental cars and rideshares for that stretch is expensive, slow, and exhausting before the trip even starts. A charter bus or minibus airport transfer from Athens to ATL keeps everyone together, handles the luggage, and delivers the group curbside at the correct terminal — no hunting for rideshare pickup zones, no caravan of cars trying to stay together on I-20.
At ATL's International Terminal, charter buses use the blue Zone 5 ground-transportation area, so your group gets a terminal-specific meeting point instead of wandering between curbs. The official ATL ground transportation guide keeps the terminal detail clear. Athenscharterbusservices.com makes it easy to compare airport transfer buses sized to your group, from a compact sprinter van for a small executive team to a full-size motorcoach for a large delegation. Get your free quote online or call 706-608-4030 to lock in your Athens airport shuttle today!
Athens Concert Transportation
Browse concert buses for Athens's most iconic music venues and find the right ride for your group in seconds! The Georgia Theatre (215 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601) is one of the most beloved live music venues in the South — a 500-to-1,000-capacity historic room on North Lumpkin Street that draws touring artists year-round. Parking on Lumpkin Street is metered and restricted, and the surrounding downtown streets fill fast on show nights.
A concert party bus rental drops your group right on North Lumpkin Street and stages nearby at the College Avenue Parking Deck or the Hull Street surface lots, so nobody circles downtown hunting for a spot. The party bus keeps the energy going from the first pickup to the last song — with a built-in bar, Bluetooth sound, LED lighting, and perimeter seating so the night starts before you arrive. Compare concert buses and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Athens right now, or call 706-608-4030 for a free quote!
Athens Corporate Event Transportation
Athenscharterbusservices.com can make corporate group transportation in Athens the easiest item on your planning list! Whether you need a shuttle between downtown Athens hotels and the Classic Center (300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601) for a multi-day conference, a recurring employee shuttle between Athens and an Atlanta office, or a coach for a client group arriving at ATL, the network of transportation companies serving Athens has the right vehicle. Compare minibuses for smaller executive groups and full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches with WiFi, reclining seats, power outlets, and onboard climate control for larger delegations — all from one quick form, with no account required. Athenscharterbusservices.com brings together a large network of independently owned transportation companies so you can compare more options and more packages than any single operator offers.
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Athens Employee Transportation
Athenscharterbusservices.com helps you find recurring employee shuttle service in Athens that runs on your company's schedule, not the other way around! Athens traffic on US-78 and the GA-10 Loop can back up significantly during morning and afternoon peak hours, and asking your team to navigate that in separate cars every day adds up in time, stress, and parking costs. A dedicated employee shuttle picks everyone up from a central location — a MARTA connector point, a Park & Ride, or a hotel block — and delivers the whole team together, on time, every run.
Compare daily commuter shuttles, temporary transportation during office relocations or parking lot closures, and multi-stop employee routes from a large network of transportation companies serving Athens and the surrounding region. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote. Call 706-608-4030 or use the online form to get started!
Athens Government & Military Transportation
From personnel transfers and training event shuttles to multi-day conference transportation and base-to-base runs, Athenscharterbusservices.com makes it easy to compare government and military group transportation options in Athens and across the state of Georgia. Whether you need a 15-passenger minibus for a small agency team or a fleet of 56-passenger motorcoaches for a large-scale personnel movement, the network of independently owned transportation companies serving Athens has vehicles sized to your mission. ADA-accessible buses are available on request — just include the requirement when you submit your trip details. Athenscharterbusservices.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website, so you are comparing vehicles and pricing from across a large network rather than settling for whatever one company has available.
Get your free government transportation quote online or call 706-608-4030 any time, every day of the year!
Athens Long-Distance Transportation
Forget splitting your group across multiple cars for a long haul — one full-size long-distance charter bus keeps everyone together and makes the miles easy. Whether you are heading from Athens to Atlanta for a conference, running a group to Augusta for a tournament, or making the full trip to Savannah, Nashville, or beyond, a 56-passenger motorcoach with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, climate control, and undercarriage luggage bays turns a long drive into a comfortable ride. Athenscharterbusservices.com connects you to a large network of transportation companies serving Athens for long-distance trips of any length — compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing from one quick form with no account required. Multi-day packages are available too, so if your trip spans more than one day, the network has options to match.
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Athens Private Event Transportation
Athenscharterbusservices.com puts a large network of buses right at your fingertips for every private occasion in Athens! Family reunion heading to multiple stops around Clarke County? A charter bus keeps everyone on the same itinerary instead of splitting across a five-car caravan.
Milestone birthday night through downtown Athens — Creature Comforts, The National, Normal Bar? A party bus with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound keeps the group together and the celebration rolling. Whether you are planning a quinceañera, an anniversary dinner, a graduation party, or a private sightseeing day through the State Botanical Garden of Georgia (2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605) and UGA's historic North Campus, Athenscharterbusservices.com makes comparing private event buses fast and easy.
Compare vehicle types, pictures, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Athens right now — or call 706-608-4030 for a free custom quote!
Athens Prom Transportation
Through Athenscharterbusservices.com, finding a prom bus in Athens is easy — and the earlier you book, the better your options! Prom season in April and May is one of the single busiest stretches of the year for bus rentals across Clarke County and every surrounding school district, and the most popular party buses fill up fast. Whether your group is heading to prom at a Clarke County venue or celebrating across multiple stops in downtown Athens, a 15- to 50-passenger party bus arrives with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating — so the night starts the moment everyone boards.
Compare prom party buses, pictures, and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving Athens in seconds, with no account required. Book at least three to four months in advance to lock in the best price and the vehicle your group actually wants. Call 706-608-4030 or use the online quote tool right now!
Athens Religious Group Transportation
We make it easy to find group transportation for retreats, weekly services, conferences, mission trips, and special events for congregations and religious organizations of every size across Athens! Whether you need a 15-passenger minibus for a small group heading to a regional retreat or a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach for a larger congregation traveling to a multi-day conference, Athenscharterbusservices.com connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Athens and the entire state of Georgia. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you submit your trip details, and the team will work to match you with a vehicle that fits your group's needs.
No account is required, and a free quote is available online or by phone at 706-608-4030 any time. Compare religious group transportation options in seconds and find the right bus for your next trip!
Athens School Event Transportation
You don't have to organize a long line of parent carpools for your next Clarke County school field trip — Athenscharterbusservices.com makes finding the right charter bus fast and easy! The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, the Georgia Museum of Art (90 Carlton St, Athens, GA 30602), and the UGA campus are all popular field trip destinations for Athens-area schools, and a charter bus or minibus keeps the entire class together on one itinerary. Bus groups at the garden email [email protected] in advance, and parking at the garden is free, so your field trip arrives with the group visit requirement handled before the coach rolls in.
The State Botanical Garden group-visit and parking details spell out the bus-arrival step. Compare school field trip buses sized to your student-and-chaperone headcount from a large network of transportation companies serving Athens — from 15-passenger minibuses for smaller groups to 56-passenger motorcoaches with overhead storage, climate control, and ADA-accessible options for larger classes. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; just mention it when you request your quote.
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Athens Sporting Event Transportation
Athenscharterbusservices.com can help you find the right bus for every Athens sports occasion — whether you are moving a team to an away tournament or shuttling a fan group to Sanford Stadium for a Bulldogs home game! Sanford Stadium (100 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30602) holds 92,746 fans, and UGA game days are among the highest-demand bus rental dates in the entire state of Georgia. Roads around the stadium — Lumpkin Street, Baxter Street, and Sanford Drive — restrict or close traffic two to three hours before kickoff on major game days, so a charter bus that knows the East Campus Road approach and stages in the designated bus lot is a far better plan than a caravan of cars circling for parking.
Compare game-day fan shuttles, team travel coaches, and sporting event buses from a large network of transportation companies serving Athens in seconds. Book early for UGA home games — those dates fill fast. Call 706-608-4030 or use the online quote tool right now!
Athens Wedding Transportation
Just one form is all it takes to compare wedding shuttle buses, minibuses, and full-size charter buses from a large network of transportation companies serving Athens! Whether you need hotel pickups along Milledge Avenue, shuttles between a downtown ceremony venue and a reception at a private estate in Clarke County, or a late-night return run to keep every guest safe at the end of the night, Athenscharterbusservices.com makes finding Athens wedding transportation simple. You can request available white, black, or silver buses to match your wedding colors, and compare pictures and packages side by side with no account required.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you submit your trip details. Wedding season in Athens books fast, especially on spring and fall Saturdays, so the earlier you compare your options, the better your selection. Call 706-608-4030 or use the online quote tool to lock in your date!
Athens Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation
Why let one person miss the fun because they are the designated driver? Athens has a thriving craft brewery scene, and a party bus or minibus rental turns a brewery crawl into an all-in experience for everyone in the group. Start at Terrapin Beer Co. (265 Newton Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30607), one of Georgia's most iconic craft breweries, then work your way to Creature Comforts Brewing Co. (271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601) in the heart of downtown, and finish at Akademia Brewing Company (150 Chase St, Athens, GA 30601) — all without anyone worrying about parking or how to get home. Athenscharterbusservices.com makes it easy to compare brewery tour buses and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving Athens.
You set the stops. You set the timing. The bus handles the rest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Athens Bus Rentals
Athenscharterbusservices.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that makes it easy to find, compare, and book group transportation in Athens, Georgia. It is not a local bus company and does not own or operate any vehicles. Instead, Athenscharterbusservices.com brings together a large network of independently owned transportation companies so you can compare buses, amenities, and pricing from one quick form — rather than calling multiple companies one at a time.
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Fill out the quick quote form with your pickup location, date, group size, and trip details. Once submitted, you will land on a results page showing available vehicles, photos, amenities, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Athens through a national booking platform. Review your options side by side, choose the bus that fits your group and your budget, and book right online — all in just minutes, with no account required.
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Charter and oversized vehicles serving Sanford Stadium are encouraged to park near the Ramsey Center and take the shuttle into Sanford Stadium. Bus parking passes must be arranged in advance through UGA Parking Services at (706) 542-7275 — day-of parking is not guaranteed. Roads surrounding the stadium, including Lumpkin Street, Baxter Street, and Sanford Drive, restrict or close traffic two to three hours before kickoff on major game days.
Buses should approach via East Campus Road and confirm their lot assignment with UGA Parking Services before game day. The free shuttle to Gate 6 starts 3 1/2 hours before kickoff and resumes after the game, giving your group a named stadium entrance and a defined ride back. The official Sanford Stadium transportation and parking policy carries the current oversized-vehicle guidance.
Check the UGA Parking Services website for current event-day procedures before your visit.
Charter buses serving Akins Ford Arena on the Classic Center campus drop off passengers along Foundry Street near the arena. After unloading, buses stage in the arena loading-dock area on Willow Street. Because UGA manages parking on an event-by-event basis, contact UGA Parking Services at (706) 542-7275 in advance of your event to confirm the current bus drop-off and staging assignment.
The arena's technical packet identifies six truck-and-bus bays at the Willow Street loading dock plus 11 additional spaces along the north wall, so the bus has a real staging location instead of a vague campus-lot instruction. Use the Akins Ford Arena bus and truck parking guide for the dock layout and the Classic Center event parking page for current event-day closures.
Charter buses serving the Classic Center unload passengers along the North Thomas Street side of the building, where the main entrance is located. After drop-off, buses stage in nearby surface lots or the Washington Street Parking Deck, as the Classic Center Parking Deck on North Thomas Street is designed for standard passenger vehicles. For large events and conventions, contact the Classic Center directly at (706) 208-0900 to confirm current bus drop-off and staging procedures, as assignments can vary by event size and setup.
The venue also provides a dedicated Classic Center bus parking request form, giving your charter a named advance-arrangement channel instead of a generic parking search.
Charter buses serving Stegeman Coliseum (100 Smith St, Athens, GA 30602) drop off passengers along South Milledge Avenue and Smith Street on UGA's south campus. Buses then stage in the South Campus surface lots while the event is underway. Because UGA assigns bus parking on an event-by-event basis, advance coordination with UGA Parking Services at (706) 542-7275 is required to confirm your lot assignment before arrival.
Check the UGA Parking Services website for current event-day parking and access information before your visit.
For large events held at Athens-area fairground facilities — including events at the Athens-Clarke County fairground area off Lexington Road (4295 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605) — charter buses typically stage along the perimeter access roads of the facility. There is no formally published designated charter bus lot for the Athens fairgrounds, so groups should coordinate directly with the specific event organizer in advance to confirm bus drop-off, pickup, and staging locations before the event date. Arrangements vary by event and organizer.
Charter buses and larger vehicles serving the Georgia Theatre drop off passengers curbside on North Lumpkin Street in front of the venue. Parking on Lumpkin Street is metered and restricted, so buses cannot remain at the curb — after unloading, the bus stages at the College Avenue Parking Deck (one block east of Lumpkin) or the Hull Street surface lots nearby. Coordinate your post-show pickup point with your group before the show starts so everyone knows where to meet when the night ends.
The venue's own directions identify the West Washington Street parking deck immediately behind Georgia Theatre as the recommended parking deck, giving your bus a closer named option for the wait between drop-off and pickup. For questions about the venue, contact Georgia Theatre at (706) 850-7670.
Book at least three to six months in advance for the best pricing and the widest vehicle selection in Athens. For UGA home football Saturdays at Sanford Stadium — which draw 92,000-plus fans and are among the most-demanded bus rental dates in the state — book six months or more ahead. Prom season in April and May books out fast across Clarke County and every surrounding school district, so lock in prom buses by December or January at the latest.
AthFest in June and UGA graduation in May also create significant demand spikes. The earlier you compare, the more options you will have — and the better the price. Call 706-608-4030 right now to hold your date!
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Get Your Group to These Athens Destinations by Bus
With a large network of transportation companies serving Athens and the surrounding region, Athenscharterbusservices.com makes it easy to get your group to every major venue, stadium, garden, and event space in the area! Compare vehicles and pricing in seconds and find the right bus for your next Athens destination!
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Sanford Stadium
Sanford Stadium is home to the Georgia Bulldogs and holds 92,746 fans, making it one of the largest stadiums in the country. UGA home game days are among the highest-demand bus rental dates in Georgia, and for good reason — Lumpkin Street, Baxter Street, and Sanford Drive all restrict or close traffic two to three hours before kickoff, and parking fills well before that. Charter buses approach via East Campus Road and stage in the designated East Campus Road bus lot; passes must be arranged in advance through UGA Parking Services at (706) 542-7275.
Book six months out or more for home game dates — they go fast.
Address: 100 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30602 Phone: (706) 542-9036
Akins Ford Arena
Akins Ford Arena opened in 2023 on the Classic Center campus with a capacity of approximately 8,500. It is the home of UGA gymnastics and hosts concerts, commencement ceremonies, and other major events throughout the year. Charter buses drop off along Foundry Street near the arena, with bus staging at the Willow Street loading dock.
Because the venue assigns bus parking on an event-by-event basis, use the Classic Center bus parking request form before your visit to provide the current drop-off and staging assignment.
Address: 300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
Classic Center
The Classic Center is Athens's primary convention and event venue — 87,000 square feet of flexible event space including a 2,000-seat theater, a grand ballroom, and multiple exhibition halls. It hosts corporate conferences, trade shows, banquets, concerts, and community events year-round. Charter buses drop off on the North Thomas Street side of the building at the main entrance, then stage in nearby surface lots or the Washington Street Parking Deck.
For large events, contact the Classic Center directly at (706) 208-0900 to confirm bus access and staging for your specific event date.
Address: 300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601 Phone: (706) 208-0900
Stegeman Coliseum
Stegeman Coliseum seats 10,523 and has been the home of UGA men's and women's basketball for decades. It continues to host major events on UGA's south campus alongside the newer Akins Ford Arena. Charter buses drop off along South Milledge Avenue and Smith Street, with staging in the South Campus surface lots.
Bus parking is assigned on an event-by-event basis — coordinate with UGA Parking Services at (706) 542-7275 before your visit and check the UGA Parking Services website for current access information.
Address: 100 Smith St, Athens, GA 30602
Athens Fairgrounds
The Athens-Clarke County fairground area serves as a gathering point for large community events, livestock shows, and seasonal fairs across the region. The primary large-event facility is located near 4295 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605, on the northeast side of the city. Charter buses stage along the perimeter access roads of the facility; there is no formally published designated bus lot, so groups should coordinate directly with the specific event organizer before the event to confirm drop-off, pickup, and staging locations.
Arrive with a confirmed plan — fairground access roads can fill quickly on busy event days.
Address: 4295 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605
Georgia Theatre
The Georgia Theatre is one of the most celebrated live music venues in the American South. Originally opened in 1935, it was rebuilt and reopened in 2011 after a 2009 fire and now hosts touring national acts and local artists in an intimate 500-to-1,000-capacity room with a floor and balcony. Charter buses drop off curbside on North Lumpkin Street, then stage at the College Avenue Parking Deck or the Hull Street surface lots nearby.
Parking on Lumpkin Street is metered and restricted, so plan your post-show pickup point with your group before the show starts.
Address: 215 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601 Phone: (706) 850-7670
Athens Sports Arena
Athens Sports Arena (2440 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30606) is an indoor multi-sport facility on the west side of Athens hosting ice hockey, public skating, youth sports tournaments, and recreational leagues year-round. Its location on West Broad Street (US-78) makes it one of the more bus-accessible venues in the Athens area — the large surface parking lot on the West Broad Street frontage accommodates oversized vehicles without the access restrictions common at UGA campus venues. Charter buses drop off and stage directly in the surface lot.
Contact Athens Sports Arena at (706) 548-9016 for event-specific access information before your visit.
Address: 2440 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30606 Phone: (706) 548-9016
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a 313-acre living museum operated by the University of Georgia, featuring five miles of nature trails, a tropical conservatory, an international garden, a heritage garden, and year-round programming for school groups, families, and private events. Charter buses enter from South Milledge Avenue at the main entrance and park in the main surface lot, with oversized vehicles using the far end of the lot away from passenger vehicle spaces. Bus groups must email [email protected] in advance, and parking at the garden is free, so your group arrives with the required bus notice already handled.
The State Botanical Garden location, parking, and group-visit page carries the current arrival details. It is one of the most popular field trip destinations for Clarke County schools. Contact the garden's group tours line at (706) 542-1244 to arrange your visit.
Address: 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605 Phone: (706) 542-1244