NC → GA · about 225 miles
Charlotte to Atlanta bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 65 direct buses and trains a week from Charlotte to Atlanta. The fastest takes 4 hours 10 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:55 AM and the last at 10:15 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 65
- Fastest trip
- 4h 10m
- First departure
- 12:55 AM
- Last departure
- 10:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:55 AM | 5:05 AM | 4h 10m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:55 AM | 8:43 AM | 5h 48m | Daily | Charlotte Amtrak Station to Atlanta | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:05 AM | 9:15 AM | 4h 10m | Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:10 AM | 9:35 AM | 4h 25m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 8h 00m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:55 AM | 2:15 PM | 5h 20m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:15 AM | 4:05 PM | 4h 50m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:55 PM | 5:45 PM | 4h 50m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:20 PM | 11:30 PM | 5h 10m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:15 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day | 4h 45m | Daily | Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlotte
Where buses and trains stop in Atlanta
Return trip: Atlanta to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Charlotte to Atlanta?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Charlotte to Atlanta?
The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 10:15 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Charlotte to Atlanta?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Charlotte?
Buses and trains to Atlanta leave from Charlotte Amtrak Station and Charlotte Bus Station.