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The University of Georgia’s main campus is located in Athens, Georgia, approximately 75 miles northeast of Atlanta. Athens is served by Ben Epps Airport, a small commercial and general aviation airport, although flights are limited. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, approximately a 90-minute drive from the UGA campus, is the main airport servicing the Athens area.  All major carriers fly into Hartsfield, though the greatest number of flights are Delta, which hubs there.

Shuttle and Car Services
Taxis are available (or can be called) from Ben-Epps Airport. There are several transportation options for service between Hartsfield-Jackson airport and Athens, which will require prior reservations.

AAA Airport Express (404-767-2000; toll-free 800-354-7874) offers shuttle service between Athens and Hartsfield-Jackson. The cost one way is $45, with vans running approximately every 1.5-2 hours. Reservations are required, and booking at least 1-2 weeks in advance is recommended. Click here for the Athens/UGA schedule.

A Touch of Elegance Limousine (770-267-5365). This service provides cars to suit your own schedule, with door-to-door service from airport to your hotel. Town cars hold 3-4 people. Other vehicles are available for larger groups. Call for quotation and/or reservation.

Embassy Limousine (770-868-1448). Door-to-door service, by appointment. Sedans hold up to 3 people, and limos can hold 8-10. Call for quotations and/or reservation.

Bulldog Limousine (706-613-5206). Door-to-door service to suit your schedule. Town cars for up to 3-4 people, with other vehicles available to accomodate larger groups. Call for quotation and/or reservations.

Car Rental and Driving Directions
Athens is situated at the junction of Highway 316, Hwy 78, Hwy 441, and Hwy 29. Cars can be rented at both Ben Epps and Hartsfield-Jackson airports.

UGA's Visitor's Page (Campus Maps and Directions)

 Mapquest: Athens, GA

Housing in Athens

Hotel Indigo (less than a mile), 500 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia, 30603
Tel: 706-546-0430
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Hilton Garden Inn (1.25 mi.), 390 E. Washington, Athens, GA 30603
Tel: 706-353-6800
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Courtyard by Marriott (1.30 mi.), 166 N. Finley, Athens, GA 30601
Tel: 706-369-7000
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Day's Inn (1.35 mi.), 230 N. Finley, Athens, GA 30601
Tel: 706 543-6511
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Best Western Colonial Inn (1.5 mi.), 170 N. Milledge Av., Athens, GA 30601
Tel: 706-546-7311
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Travelodge (1.5 mi.), 898 W. Broad St., Athens, GA 30601
Tel: 706-549-5400
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Comfort Suites (2.25), 255 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
Tel: 706-995-4000
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Hampton Inn (2.9 mi.), 2220 W. Broad St., Athens, GA 30606
Tel: 706-548-9600
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Bulldog Inn (3.1 mi.), 1225 Commerce Road [US 441 North at GA Loop 10], Athens, GA 30607
Tel: 706-543-3611
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Howard Johnson (3.35 mi.), 2465 W. Broad, Athens, GA 30606
Tel: 706-548-1111
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Microtel Inn (4.75 mi.), 1050 Ultimate Drive, Athens, GA 30606
Telephone: 706-548-5676
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America's Best Inns (5.1 mi.), 2715 Atlanta Hwy, Athens 30606
Tel: 706-549-1530
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Campus Inn (5.75 mi.), 3425 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606
Tel: 706-549-0251
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Perimeter Inn (6.5 mi.), 3791 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606
Tel: 706-548-3000
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Comfort Inn (9 mi.), 3980 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30622
Tel: 706-227-9700
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Background image from the Archaeo Art Gallery by James Q. Jacobs