What is the distance between Jacksonville and Atlanta?

Jacksonville and Atlanta are 285 miles (460 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Atlanta from Jacksonville, chances are that your bus will depart from W Forsyth St and arrive at Doraville Tornado Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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 Alliance Theatre, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, Atlanta Braves and SunTrust Park, The Centennial Olympic Park and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park/The King Center.

Bus Jacksonville to Atlanta from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jacksonville to Atlanta on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 40m	3:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 25m	3:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	4:10am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	10h 30m	6:30pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 45m	6:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Atlanta on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	4:10am	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 40m	3:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 25m	3:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	10h 30m	6:30pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 45m	6:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Atlanta on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	11h 30m	11:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 40m	3:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 25m	3:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	4:10am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	10h 30m	6:30pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Atlanta on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	4:10am	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 40m	3:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 25m	3:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	11h 30m	11:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	10h 30m	6:30pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Atlanta on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	4:10am	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 40m	3:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 25m	3:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	11h 30m	11:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	10h 30m	6:30pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Atlanta on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 45m	4:10am	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 40m	3:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 25m	3:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	11h 30m	11:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	10h 30m	6:30pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Atlanta on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 45m	6:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 40m	3:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 25m	3:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	11h 30m	11:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	10h 30m	6:30pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Atlanta on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	7h 25m	3:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	6h 40m	3:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	8h 45m	6:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	11h 30m	11:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00am	Jacksonville Bus Station	10h 30m	6:30pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:57 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville 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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

8h 45mAverage Duration

286 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $135	Average Duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$144 - $515	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 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.

FlixBus Jacksonville Atlanta recent customer reviews

Comfortable ride

Tara M.

September 1, 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Users have expressed satisfaction with the ease of loading luggage under the bus, which provides a sense of security. Additionally, they commend the excellent service and awesome drivers. However, there is a common suggestion for improvement regarding bathroom cleanliness on board to enhance overall travel comfort.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Jacksonville Atlanta recent customer reviews

Yesterday was an extremely unpleasant trip on greyhound. Although we departed the station on time, I arrived to me destination around four hours later than scheduled due to the bus breaking down before we even fully left Jacksonville, Florida.

Jamal F.

March 6, 2025

The bathrooms need more cleaning. That's the only problem I have other then that excellent services awesome drivers customer service

Tantrell D.

October 3, 2024

The seat was uncomfortable information was OK but arrival time changed and nobody kept us updated. It seems Greyhound standards have lowered since I’ve written last.

Paul R.

May 11, 2024

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

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and Atlanta?

Stops in Jacksonville

A - W Forsyth St

B - Jacksonville Amtrak Station

C - Kings Avenue Station

D - JRTC Greyhound Bus Station

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

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

What is the distance between Jacksonville and Atlanta?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/16

$70

11/17

$57

Today

$57

11/19

$50

11/20

$46

11/21

$62

11/22

$55

11/23

$59

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Nov 20, 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 Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $138 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Greyhound 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.