PA → GA · about 666 miles
Philadelphia to Atlanta bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 14 direct buses and trains a week from Philadelphia to Atlanta. The fastest takes 17 hours; the first departure leaves at 3:38 PM and the last at 5:50 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 17h 00m
- First departure
- 3:38 PM
- Last departure
- 5:50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:38 PM | 8:43 AM +1 day | 17h 05m | Daily | Philadelphia to Atlanta | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:43 PM | 8:43 AM +1 day | 17h 00m | Thu from Nov 26 | Philadelphia to Atlanta | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 2:15 PM +1 day | 20h 25m | Daily | Philadelphia to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Atlanta The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Philadelphia
Where buses and trains stop in Atlanta
Return trip: Atlanta to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Philadelphia to Atlanta?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 17 hours; the typical trip is 17 hours 5 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Philadelphia to Atlanta?
The earliest departure is at 3:38 PM (Daily) and the last at 5:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Philadelphia to Atlanta?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Philadelphia?
Buses and trains to Atlanta leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).