GA → DC · about 542 miles
Atlanta to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 58 direct buses and trains a week from Atlanta to Washington. The fastest takes 12 hours 25 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
- 58
- Fastest trip
- 12h 25m
- 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 | 4:15 PM | 15h 45m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:40 AM | 6:55 PM | 14h 15m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:00 AM | 8:50 PM | 13h 50m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Atlanta Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:05 AM | 11:15 PM | 15h 10m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 6:55 AM +1 day | 13h 45m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 7:25 AM +1 day | 12h 25m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:30 PM | 9:10 AM +1 day | 12h 40m | Thu–Sun | Atlanta Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:45 PM | 11:05 AM +1 day | 13h 20m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:29 PM | 1:47 PM +1 day | 14h 18m | Daily | Atlanta to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Atlanta
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Atlanta
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Atlanta to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 12 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 14 hours 18 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Atlanta to Washington?
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 Washington?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Atlanta?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Atlanta Amtrak station and Atlanta Bus Station.