What is the travel distance from Houston to Atlanta?

The distance separating Houston and Atlanta is 700 miles (1129 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Houston to Atlanta start their journey at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway and wind up at Atlanta Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Atlanta Falcons and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Margaret Mitchell House, Alliance Theatre, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park/The King Center and The Punchline Comedy Club.

Bus Houston to Atlanta from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Atlanta on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	19h 45m	7:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 19m	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	19h 5m	8:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	16h 40m	7:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 44m	9:14am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Atlanta on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:50pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	19h 45m	7:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 19m	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	19h 5m	8:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	16h 40m	7:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 44m	9:14am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Atlanta on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:05pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	20h 45m	2:50pm	Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic Terminal)	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 19m	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	19h 5m	8:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	16h 40m	7:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 44m	9:14am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Atlanta on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 5h	2:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 19m	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	19h 5m	8:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	21h 25m	7:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 44m	9:14am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Atlanta on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d	3:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 19m	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	19h 5m	8:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	21h 25m	7:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 44m	9:14am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Atlanta on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:45pm	Houston Bus Station	1d	2:55pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 19m	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	19h 5m	8:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	16h 40m	7:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 44m	9:14am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Atlanta on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:20pm	Baytown, 6800 Thompson Rd	19h 15m	7:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 19m	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
	12:05am	Houston Bus Station	19h 5m	8:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	16h 40m	7:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	7:30pm	Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)	12h 44m	9:14am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Houston to Atlanta.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $239	Average Duration20h 45m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$111 - $202	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Houston to Atlanta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 20 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day

20h 45mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to Atlanta, GA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$90

Average bus trip duration20h 45m

Number of daily buses26

Earliest bus departure12:05am

Distance697 miles (1123 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,292 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Lines, Inc. Houston Atlanta recent customer reviews

Very smooth comfortable ride thanks

Adele J.

April 13, 2024

I had a nice time all through

Esther O.

January 29, 2019

I will never ride a bus again

Daniel S.

August 5, 2018

Tornado Bus

3/5146 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,3 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $169 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Amtrak

4/55,499 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,762 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.

Valley Transit

3/531 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Houston to Atlanta Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Houston to Atlanta.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Houston to Atlanta from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Atlanta from Houston, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Atlanta?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Stops in Atlanta

A - Atlanta Airport

B - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Houston, US - Atlanta, GA

What is the travel distance from Houston to Atlanta?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston 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

09/30

$155

10/01

$137

Today

$159

10/03

$129

10/04

$121

10/05

$73

10/06

$82

10/07

$72

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $72

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

You can expect to pay from $72 to $1,621 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-10-07.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Houston to Atlanta but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Houston to Atlanta, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Houston to Atlanta.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Houston to Atlanta, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Houston, US to Atlanta, GA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time20h 45m	Avg Price$90	Daily Departures26
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$124	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

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