How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Philadelphia start at R 1 339. The average price for this route is around R 1 802. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Atlanta to Philadelphia?

The average bus journey time from Atlanta to Philadelphia is 21h 5m, covering a distance of 1071 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

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

The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Philadelphia at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 21:45.

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

A bus trip from Atlanta to Philadelphia produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia from R 1 607 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	20:50	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	13:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:30	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	13:30	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 15m	08:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 30m	11:45	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	15:05	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	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	04:40	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 30m	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	15:05	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	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	04:40	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 30m	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	15:05	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	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	04:40	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 30m	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:30	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	06:45	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	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	04:40	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 30m	22:10	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:45	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	15:05	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:40	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	00:40	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	09:15	Atlanta Bus Station	21h 30m	06:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	00:20	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:00	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 45m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Philadelphia on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:05	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 45m	03:50	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	19:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 30m	11:45	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	17:00	Atlanta Bus Station	22h 10m	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:31 PM EST.

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 2 589, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

17h 42mAverage duration

1067 kmDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 339 - R 4 580	Average duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 589 - R 6 711	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
Visit page
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
Visit page
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

3.5/511 517 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 413 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 1 339, with the trip lasting on average 1185.

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

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Philadelphia start at R 1 339. The average price for this route is around R 1 802. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Atlanta to Philadelphia?
The average bus journey time from Atlanta to Philadelphia is 21h 5m, covering a distance of 1071 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 33 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Atlanta to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Philadelphia at 00:40. And the latest bus departs at 21:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Atlanta to Philadelphia produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Philadelphia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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

02/12

R 2 909

03/12

R 2 393

Today

R 2 393

05/12

R 1 939

06/12

R 1 939

07/12

R 1 817

08/12

R 1 607

09/12

R 1 817

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 08 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 607

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 1 607 to R 4 323 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 1 607, which is on 2025-12-08.

Usually 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.