Student rides
University of Georgia rides home, airport runs & game day
Athens, Georgia· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Athens and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Athens connects to the relay grid near Athens-Clarke County, GA (1 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Athens → Macon, GA91 mi · $10–$20
- Athens → Augusta-Richmond County, GA98 mi · $15–$25
- Athens → Spartanburg, SC124 mi · $15–$30
- Athens → Asheville, NC142 mi · $20–$35
- Athens → Columbia, SC154 mi · $20–$35
- Athens → Chattanooga, TN156 mi · $20–$35
- Athens → Columbus, GA162 mi · $20–$35
- Athens → Knoxville, TN165 mi · $20–$40
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Athens
University of Georgia student travel FAQ
- How do University of Georgia students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Athens and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Athens cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.