GA → NC · about 225 miles
Atlanta to Charlotte bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 65 direct buses and trains a week from Atlanta to Charlotte. The fastest takes 4 hours 20 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:30 AM and the last at 11:29 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 65
- Fastest trip
- 4h 20m
- First departure
- 12:30 AM
- Last departure
- 11:29 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM | 4:55 AM | 4h 25m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:40 AM | 9:05 AM | 4h 25m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 4h 30m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:05 AM | 12:30 PM | 4h 25m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:45 PM | 8:45 PM | 8h 00m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 9:20 PM | 5h 05m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 11:25 PM | 4h 25m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:30 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day | 4h 30m | Thu–Sun | Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:45 PM | 2:05 AM +1 day | 4h 20m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:29 PM | 5:06 AM +1 day | 5h 37m | Daily | Atlanta to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Atlanta Where you get off in Charlotte The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Atlanta
Where buses and trains stop in Charlotte
Return trip: Charlotte to Atlanta
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Atlanta to Charlotte?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 37 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Atlanta to Charlotte?
The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:29 PM (Thu).
Which bus and rail companies go from Atlanta to Charlotte?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Atlanta?
Buses and trains to Charlotte leave from Atlanta Amtrak station and Atlanta Bus Station.