How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Washington?

The cheapest coach tickets from Atlanta to Washington start from £35. The average price for this route is around £61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Atlanta to Washington?

The average bus journey time from Atlanta to Washington is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 550 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Wanda Coach .

Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Wanda Coach .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Atlanta to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Washington at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus journey from Atlanta to Washington produces an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Atlanta to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Atlanta to Washington?

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 Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Atlanta to Washington from £42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:30	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	13h 45m	09:15	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	12h 15m	09:05	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	17:00	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 40m	06:40	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 35m	10:20	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	17h 5m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	14h 30m	04:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	11h 30m	03:30	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
Bus	00:40	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 45m	16:25	Union Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 50m	20:50	Union Station	No tags
Bus	19:30	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	13h 45m	09:15	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Washington on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	14h 30m	04:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	11h 30m	03:30	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
Bus	00:40	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 45m	16:25	Union Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 50m	20:50	Union Station	No tags
Bus	19:30	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	13h 45m	09:15	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 07:46 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Atlanta to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

13h 45mAverage duration

550 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£35 - £128	Average duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£99 - £578	Average duration15h 18m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Washington?

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 Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 12 reviews, Greyhound was rated 2.5 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £35, with the trip lasting on average 874.

Greyhound Atlanta Washington recent customer reviews

I had no power to charge my phone 📱 on the bus from Atlanta to Richmond Virginia I had to wait to get on another bus to charge my phone.

Moe Squad D.

26 December 2018

It was a lil crazy running back an forth with the wrong unfomation then things got ok pretty fast

Lolita K.

6 August 2018

HORRIBLE costumer service. ALL staff at ATL Had attitudes and basically yelled at costumers to get in line.

Raijuenea B.

4 December 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users have reported that the drivers were kind and helpful, providing assistance with luggage and questions. The service was noted to be punctual, clean, and professional. However, some users mentioned issues with bathroom cleanliness on the bus as well as problems with charge ports not holding cords securely.

FlixBus Atlanta Washington recent customer reviews

The only thing I didn’t like was the charge port the cord kept falling out of all of them.

Antjuan J.

6 March 2025

Didn’t like, driver swayed bus and bathroom smelled like pee, looked even worse. Everyone who went in, locked the door and then immediately came out.

Anna H.

17 January 2024

Both drivers were extremely kind and helpful with luggage, questions and instructions

Shivanie H.

24 December 2023

Wanda Coach

2.5/5650 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Washington?
The cheapest coach tickets from Atlanta to Washington start from £35. The average price for this route is around £61. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Atlanta to Washington?
The average bus journey time from Atlanta to Washington is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 550 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Wanda Coach.
Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Atlanta to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Washington at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Washington?
A bus journey from Atlanta to Washington produces an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Atlanta to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Atlanta to Washington?
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 Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

27/11

£69

28/11

£65

Today

£78

30/11

£78

01/12

£78

02/12

£48

03/12

£48

04/12

£46

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £46

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 Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £46 to £199 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £46, which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually Greyhound, Wanda Coach 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.