How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Durham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Durham start from $72. The average price for this route is around $96. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Atlanta to Durham?

The average bus travel time from Atlanta to Durham is 7h 43m, covering a distance of 544 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Durham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Wanda Coach , Tornado Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Atlanta to Durham?

The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Durham at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Durham?

A bus trip from Atlanta to Durham generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Durham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Durham?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Atlanta to Durham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Atlanta to Durham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Atlanta to Durham from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Durham on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	7h 15m	11:15pm	BP Gas Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:30pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	6h 30m	2:00am	BP Gas Station	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 50m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 20m	2:35am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 10m	3:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Durham on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:30pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	6h 30m	8:00pm	BP Gas Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:00am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 45m	5:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	7h 15m	11:15pm	BP Gas Station	No tags
Bus	9:19am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	7h 43m	5:02pm	Durham	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Durham on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	11h 15m	9:00am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:30pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	6h 30m	8:00pm	BP Gas Station	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:00am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 20m	2:35am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	7h 15m	11:15pm	BP Gas Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:23 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 7 hours 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

7h 43mAverage Duration

544 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $280	Average Duration7h 43m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$127 - $290	Average Duration9h 54m	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Durham?

Stops in Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
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B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11465 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $76

FlixBus Atlanta Durham recent customer reviews

The bus was on time but very cold. The back speaker was loose and rattled the entire trip. The back outlets did not work. However the timing of the trip and the driver was great.

Octavia B.

October 14, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,404 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87404 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $72

Greyhound Atlanta Durham recent customer reviews

This was my first time on Greyhound, the ride was actually better than I had anticipate.

Melba H.

December 2, 2019

We were left stranded halfway thru the trip because Greyhound could not get a driver. I was 10 hrs late to Christmas

David P.

December 27, 2016

The best

Jacqual W.

January 29, 2020

Wanda Coach

2.5/5650 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Based on 650 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at $96

Wanda Coach Atlanta Durham recent customer reviews

staff in office and on bus were rude and short and indifferent. pick up and drop off locations were unclean and seemingly unsafe. bus bathroom was unclean, seat cloth look to need shampooing. just doesnt seem like a customer focused business. moreso numbers focused.

Lakeara J.

August 12, 2025

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Durham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Durham start from $72. The average price for this route is around $96. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Atlanta to Durham?
The average bus travel time from Atlanta to Durham is 7h 43m, covering a distance of 544 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Durham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Wanda Coach, Tornado Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Atlanta to Durham?
The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Durham at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Durham?
A bus trip from Atlanta to Durham generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Durham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Durham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Atlanta to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Atlanta to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$87

11-27

$87

Today

$87

11-29

$87

11-30

$87

12-01

No data

12-02

No data

12-03

$80

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $80

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $80 to $252 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.