Athens Winery Tour Charter Bus Rentals
You can count on Athenscoachbuscompany.com to make wine tour transportation in Athens, Georgia fast, easy, and completely stress-free! Whether your group is heading northeast to Yonah Mountain Vineyards in the Georgia mountains, southwest to Engelheim Vineyards, or hitting multiple stops along Georgia's celebrated wine country, Athenscoachbuscompany.com connects you to a large network of bus companies serving Athens in seconds. Fill out one quick form, compare vehicles and rates, and book the bus that fits your group — no account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 762-283-3050!
Stop Calling Company After Company for Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation Quotes
With one search on Athenscoachbuscompany.com, you instantly unlock vehicles and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Athens and all of northeast Georgia — so you are never stuck with whatever a single company happens to have available. Your group can compare sprinter vans, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 56-passenger charter buses side by side, with photos and upfront pricing, all in one place. From a day trip to the Dahlonega Plateau AVA wine country to a leisurely afternoon at the closest wineries near Athens, the right bus for your group is right here.
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Browse Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses for Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation
Athenscoachbuscompany.com connects you to a huge variety of vehicle types through a network of bus companies, so your group finds exactly the right fit for your Athens wine tour! A 15-passenger minibus is a perfect pick for a small group of friends heading out to Serenberry Vineyards (1541 Gober Rd, Royston, GA 30662) — the closest winery to Athens at just 35 miles northeast on US-29 North. For larger groups making the 85-mile run northwest to Frogtown Cellars (700 Ridge Point Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533) or Wolf Mountain Vineyards (180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, GA 30533), a full-size charter bus with reclining seats, climate control, and undercarriage storage handles the mountain roads and the luggage with ease.
Whatever your headcount, you'll find the perfect bus through Athenscoachbuscompany.com!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
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Day Trips to Dahlonega Wine Country Are Easy From Athens
We know that Georgia's most celebrated wine destination — the Dahlonega Plateau AVA, America's first federally designated wine region in Georgia — sits about 85 miles northwest of Athens, and getting a group there without a plan is a headache. The winding mountain roads through GA-53 and the final approaches to Montaluce Winery (501 Hightower Church Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533), Three Sisters Vineyards (439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533), and Wolf Mountain Vineyards are exactly the roads where a comfortable bus makes all the difference. Your group relaxes while the route is handled — no navigating unfamiliar mountain roads, no splitting into separate cars, and no worrying about how everyone gets home. Athenscoachbuscompany.com makes comparing buses for the Dahlonega run fast and easy!
The local winery loop is bigger than the straight Athens-to-Dahlonega drive: the official Dahlonega Wine Trail guide sizes the scenic trail at 39 miles and about 1 hour 15 minutes. Your bus handles the winery-to-winery miles too, keeping everyone together when the tasting stops are spread across the mountains.
Northeast Georgia Mountain Wineries Are Right in Your Reach
Let Athenscoachbuscompany.com handle the logistics while your group handles the wine list! The northeast Georgia mountain corridor — home to Yonah Mountain Vineyards (2200 Antioch Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528) and Crane Creek Vineyards (916 Crane Creek Rd, Young Harris, GA 30582) — sits 75 to 115 miles from Athens via US-129 North. That is a beautiful drive through Hall and White counties, and it is a much better ride when nobody in the group has to be the designated driver.
A minibus or charter bus from the network keeps everyone together from the Athens pickup through the last tasting flight and all the way home. Fall harvest season — September through October — is the busiest time at these mountain wineries, so book your bus early to lock in your date!
Athens Brewery and Winery Combo Tours Are a Natural Fit
Athenscoachbuscompany.com is how Athens groups turn a simple outing into an unforgettable day! Athens has a legitimate craft brewery scene right in town — Terrapin Beer Co., Creature Comforts Brewing Co. (271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601), and Southern Brewing Company (231 Collins Industrial Blvd, Athens, GA 30601) are all easy stops before or after a run out to wine country. A minibus or party bus keeps your whole group together from the first Athens taproom through the last vineyard tasting, with no rideshares to coordinate and no parking to hunt downtown.
Because Athenscoachbuscompany.com pulls from a large network of transportation providers, you can compare vehicles sized perfectly for a 10-person birthday group or a 40-person corporate outing — all in one place!
The Closest Wineries to Athens Are Easier Than You Think
Athenscoachbuscompany.com can get your group to the nearest Georgia wineries in under an hour — no mountain roads required! Serenberry Vineyards is just 35 miles northeast of Athens on US-29 North, and Engelheim Vineyards (1332 Union Point Rd, Greensboro, GA 30642) is about 40 miles southwest on US-278 West. Either makes a relaxed afternoon trip for a smaller group that wants to sip without spending the whole day in a vehicle.
A 15-passenger minibus is a great fit for these shorter runs — comfortable, easy to park in rural settings, and priced right for a half-day outing. Compare your options through Athenscoachbuscompany.com in under 30 seconds and see what fits your group and your budget!
Georgia Wine Month and Fall Harvest Season Fill Up Fast
It's no secret that the best seats — and the best buses — go to the groups that plan ahead! Georgia Wine Month in April brings statewide promotions and packed tasting rooms to every winery in the region. Fall harvest season from September through October is the single busiest stretch of the year at the Dahlonega Plateau and northeast Georgia mountain wineries.
Valentine's Day weekend is the second-busiest wine tour period in Georgia. UGA home football Saturdays from September through November make Athens-area transportation tight across the board. Book your wine tour bus through Athenscoachbuscompany.com at least four to six weeks ahead for peak season dates — and call 762-283-3050 right now to check what is available for your date before it fills up!
Planning a May departure? The annual Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival fills Public Square on the third weekend of May, with wine pours in Hancock Park — a real calendar crunch for a bus day trip. Your bus keeps the Athens pickup and the festival return together, so you are not hunting for downtown parking after the tasting.
Compare Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation Options in Athens and Beyond
Cross the county line without crossing your fingers! Athenscoachbuscompany.com helps you find wine tour transportation starting from Athens and every nearby community — including Watkinsville, Monroe, Gainesville, Commerce, and beyond. Whether your group is gathering in downtown Athens near Terrapin Beer Co. (265 Newton Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30607) before heading to wine country, or you need pickups across multiple Clarke and Oconee County addresses, the network of bus companies serving the Athens area can make it happen. One form, one results page, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies — all in seconds.
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How Much Does Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation in Athens Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| 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 762-283-3050. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Athens Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation Services
Athenscoachbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Athenscoachbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that makes finding wine tour transportation in Athens fast and easy. You fill out one quick form with your date, group size, and pickup location, and you are taken to a results page showing vehicles and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Athens and the surrounding area. No account required — compare buses and book online in minutes, or call 762-283-3050 any time for a free quote!
You fill out the 30-second online quote tool with your trip details — pickup location, date, headcount, and destinations — and you land on a results page from a national booking platform showing available vehicles and pricing from independent operators serving Athens. Review your options side by side, pick the bus that fits your group, and book it right online. If you would rather talk it through, a team is available at 762-283-3050 every day of the year to build a custom package around your winery itinerary.
Plenty! The closest options are Serenberry Vineyards in Royston (about 35 miles northeast on US-29 North) and Engelheim Vineyards in Greensboro (about 40 miles southwest on US-278 West). For a longer day trip, the Dahlonega Plateau wine country — home to Wolf Mountain Vineyards, Frogtown Cellars, Three Sisters Vineyards, and Montaluce Winery — is about 85 miles northwest.
Yonah Mountain Vineyards in Cleveland is about 75 miles northeast on US-129 North. A bus from the network can connect your group to any of these destinations from Athens!
The Dahlonega Plateau wine region is approximately 85 miles northwest of Athens, typically a 1.5-hour drive via US-129 North through Gainesville and then GA-53 West toward Dahlonega. The final approach to many Dahlonega wineries involves winding mountain roads — which is exactly why a bus makes so much more sense than splitting your group into multiple cars for the trip. Plan for about 1.5 to 2 hours each way depending on traffic, especially on fall weekends when the mountain roads are busiest.
Book at least four to six weeks ahead for most Athens wine tours, and stretch that to six to eight weeks for Georgia Wine Month in April, fall harvest season from September through October, and Valentine's Day weekend in February — the three busiest wine tour periods in Georgia. UGA home football Saturdays also tighten transportation availability across the entire Athens area from September through November. The earlier you compare options through Athenscoachbuscompany.com, the better your vehicle selection and pricing.
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Yes! Multi-stop pickup loops are one of the most common wine tour setups booked through the network. Whether your group is gathering from addresses across Athens, needs a pickup at a downtown hotel near College Square, or wants to start at a local brewery like Terrapin Beer Co. before heading to wine country, the bus can build that route in.
Just list your stops when you fill out the quote form, or give them to an agent at 762-283-3050, and your pricing will reflect the full itinerary.
Wine tour buses through the Athenscoachbuscompany.com network work for groups of almost any size! A sprinter van or 15-passenger minibus is a great fit for a small group of friends heading out to Serenberry Vineyards or Engelheim Vineyards for an afternoon. Larger groups planning a full day in Dahlonega wine country can compare 56-passenger charter buses with reclining seats, climate control, and plenty of storage.
Because Athenscoachbuscompany.com is not a single bus company, you are comparing vehicles from a large network — so there is a bus sized for your group, whatever that number turns out to be!