What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Raleigh?

Atlanta and Raleigh are 355 miles (572 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Atlanta to Raleigh start their journey at Doraville Tornado Bus Station and wind up at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are North Carolina Museum of History, Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre, Contemporary Art Museum, North Carolina Museum of Art and Historic Yates Mill County Park.

Bus Atlanta to Raleigh from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	10h 10m	7:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 25m	1:25am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 25m	1:25am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 50m	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 50m	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	8h 20m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 50m	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	8h 20m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 50m	4:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	8h 20m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	8h 20m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 50m	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	10h 10m	7:25pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	8h 20m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 10m	3:10pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	Cheapest
	Bus	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	8h 20m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

357 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $134	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$94 - $127	Average Duration14h 12m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Atlanta Raleigh recent customer reviews

Passengers need to be shown the actual bus to enter. Also, a passenger smoked Vapour in the bus

Innocent U.

August 24, 2022

Bus was cancelled at 2am and would have had to wait until 11am until the next one, booked with megabus got me there quicker, cheaper and no cancellations

Lincoln S.

April 23, 2018

Bus never arrived. Cancelled my ticket and booked a flight ticket. Worst experience. Waste of time and money.Would love to give zero stars but no option

Shweta J.

April 7, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Raleigh?

Stops in Atlanta

A - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

B - Atlanta Airport

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Atlanta, GA to Raleigh by bus

What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Raleigh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Raleigh?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$80

11/17

$71

Today

$71

11/19

$64

11/20

$57

11/21

$64

11/22

$64

11/23

$75

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $57

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 Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $118 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-11-20.