What is the travel distance from Carbondale to Atlanta?

The distance between the two cities is 386 miles (622 km).

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

Once in Atlanta, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Fox Theatre, Atlanta's Eclectic Neighborhoods, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta History Center and Six Flags Over Georgia.

Bus Carbondale to Atlanta from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Carbondale to Atlanta on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15am	Amtrak Station	10h 20m	3:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Amtrak Station	10h 20m	3:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:45am	Amtrak Station	10h 50m	3:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Amtrak Station	16h 35m	3:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:45am	Amtrak Station	10h 50m	3:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Atlanta

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

385 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$62 - $190	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$340 - $1,739	Average Duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 56kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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.

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

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/24

$96

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11/27

$69

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The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $1,502 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2025-11-27.