How much does a bus ticket from Atlanta to Philadelphia cost?

The bus ticket price from Atlanta to Philadelphia starts at R 1 366. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Atlanta to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Atlanta to Philadelphia?

The average travel time between Atlanta and Philadelphia is around 21h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1073 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Atlanta and Philadelphia?

The number of buses from Atlanta to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 36 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Atlanta to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Atlanta to Philadelphia?

When taking the bus from Atlanta to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Philadelphia?

Buses travelling between Atlanta and Philadelphia leave from Doraville Tornado Bus Station or Atlanta Airport and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Bus Atlanta to Philadelphia from R 1 496 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:30	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	20:35	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 30m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:15	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 30m	12:45	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:40	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:40	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:30	Atlanta Bus Station	23h 5m	19:35	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:40	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:40	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	04:40	Atlanta Bus Station	23h 5m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	13:30	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 15m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:40	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	04:40	Atlanta Bus Station	23h 5m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:40	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:40	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	15:00	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h	02:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Atlanta to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 17 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 639, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 42mAverage duration

1067 kmDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 366 - R 5 221	Average duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 639 - R 12 795	Average duration17h 42m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 401 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 12 reviews, Greyhound was rated 2.3 stars for this trip. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 366, with the trip lasting on average 1206.

Greyhound Atlanta Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The bus driver was really rude when we reached Newark Delaware when I asked him about my bus ticket. it was my first tune catching the greyhound and with his attitude I’ll never catch one again

Tyrell J.

7 September 2020

First of all I'm leaving Atlanta the bus was late miss all connections got to Richmond Virginia the staff that was so rude made it to Baltimore missed connections have to buy another ticket on another bus company to get to Philadelphia this was one awful trip on Greyhound

Michael F.

11 October 2019

Not my first time on greyhound but yhis time was horrible the bus was extremely late departing and arriving and the bus broke down!

Jamila L.

7 June 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Atlanta, GA to Philadelphia, PA by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Atlanta to Philadelphia cost?
The bus ticket price from Atlanta to Philadelphia starts at R 1 366. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Atlanta to Philadelphia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Atlanta to Philadelphia?
The average travel time between Atlanta and Philadelphia is around 21h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 15h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1073 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Atlanta and Philadelphia?
The number of buses from Atlanta to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 36 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Atlanta to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Atlanta to Philadelphia?
When taking the bus from Atlanta to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Philadelphia?
Buses travelling between Atlanta and Philadelphia leave from Doraville Tornado Bus Station or Atlanta Airport and arrive at Philadelphia Airport, Independence Travel Center, #2842 St.Vincent St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

20/11

R 2 814

21/11

R 2 751

Today

R 2 556

23/11

R 2 903

24/11

R 2 582

25/11

R 3 179

26/11

R 2 440

27/11

R 1 567

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 567

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 567 to R 4 773 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 567, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound, 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.