Bus from Washington, DC, US to Atlanta, GA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Atlanta on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Union Station
Atlanta Bus StationCheapest
Wanda CoachBus
Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE
3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.Fastest
FlixBusBus
Union Station
Atlanta Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Union Station
Atlanta Bus StationNo tags
Wanda CoachBus
Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE
3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:28 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Atlanta

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 13 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
13h 40mAverage Duration
875 kmDistance
22kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$81 - $254Average Duration13h 40m
22kg CO₂e
Average Price$184 - $230Average Duration14h 13m
79kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Atlanta, GA by bus

  1. What is the travel distance from Washington to Atlanta?

    The distance covered from Washington to Atlanta is 873 km (542 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Washington to Atlanta?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station, in Washington, and end it at Doraville Tornado Bus Station, in Atlanta.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-25
$364
11-26
$189
Today
$127
11-28
$136
11-29
$144
11-30
$144
12-01
$116
12-02
$110
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $110

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

You can expect to pay from $110 to $364 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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