How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Washington start from $46. The average price for this route is around $83. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Atlanta to Washington?

The average bus trip duration from Atlanta to Washington is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 543 miles (875 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Wanda Coach .

Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Wanda Coach .

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

The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Washington at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

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

A bus trip from Atlanta to Washington generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Atlanta to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Washington?

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 Washington from $44 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Washington on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 50m	10:35am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	11h 30m	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
Bus	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 45m	6:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 50m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	14h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Washington on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h	11:05pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	11h 30m	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 45m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 40m	6:40am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	14h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Washington on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 35m	9:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	11h 30m	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 45m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 5m	10:20pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	14h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Washington on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 20m	5:35am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	12h 15m	9:05am	Union Station	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 45m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 50m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	14h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Washington on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 5m	10:20pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	11h 30m	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 45m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 50m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	14h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Washington on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 20m	5:35am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	12h 15m	9:05am	Union Station	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 45m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 50m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	14h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Washington on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 20m	5:35am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	12h 40m	7:55am	Union Station	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 45m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	13h 50m	8:50pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	3146 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.	14h 30m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:41 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 13 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

13h 45mAverage Duration

543 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $226	Average Duration13h 45m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$128 - $747	Average Duration14h 47m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Washington?

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 Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,422 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 Washington recent customer reviews

I had no power to charge my phone 📱 on the bus from Atlanta to Richmond Virginia I had to wait to get on another bus to charge my phone.

Moe Squad D.

December 26, 2018

It was a lil crazy running back an forth with the wrong unfomation then things got ok pretty fast

Lolita K.

August 6, 2018

HORRIBLE costumer service. ALL staff at ATL Had attitudes and basically yelled at costumers to get in line.

Raijuenea B.

December 4, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,558 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Users have reported that the drivers were kind and helpful, providing assistance with luggage and questions. The service was noted to be punctual, clean, and professional. However, some users mentioned issues with bathroom cleanliness on the bus as well as problems with charge ports not holding cords securely.

FlixBus Atlanta Washington recent customer reviews

The only thing I didn’t like was the charge port the cord kept falling out of all of them.

Antjuan J.

March 6, 2025

Didn’t like, driver swayed bus and bathroom smelled like pee, looked even worse. Everyone who went in, locked the door and then immediately came out.

Anna H.

January 17, 2024

Both drivers were extremely kind and helpful with luggage, questions and instructions

Shivanie H.

December 24, 2023

Wanda Coach

2.5/5655 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC, US by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Washington start from $46. The average price for this route is around $83. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Atlanta to Washington?
The average bus trip duration from Atlanta to Washington is 13h 45m, covering a distance of 543 miles (875 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 11h 30m and is operated by Wanda Coach.
Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Atlanta to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Washington at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Washington?
A bus trip from Atlanta to Washington generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Atlanta to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Washington?
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

12/06

$85

12/07

$88

Today

$85

12/09

$91

12/10

$76

12/11

$56

12/12

$62

12/13

$69

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $56

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 Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $56 to $158 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-12-11.

Usually Wanda Coach 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.