DC → GA · about 542 miles
Washington to Atlanta bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 58 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Atlanta. The fastest takes 11 hours 50 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:30 AM and the last at 10:10 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 58
- Fastest trip
- 11h 50m
- First departure
- 12:30 AM
- Last departure
- 10:10 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 | 2:10 PM | 13h 40m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:40 AM | 4:05 PM | 13h 25m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:50 AM | 5:45 PM | 13h 55m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 3:00 AM +1 day | 18h 20m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:45 PM | 5:05 AM +1 day | 13h 20m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:30 PM | 8:43 AM +1 day | 14h 13m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Atlanta | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 9:35 AM +1 day | 14h 50m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:25 PM | 9:15 AM +1 day | 11h 50m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Atlanta Downtown | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 10:10 PM | 2:15 PM +1 day | 16h 05m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Atlanta The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Atlanta
Return trip: Atlanta to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Atlanta?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 11 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 14 hours 13 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Atlanta?
The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Atlanta?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Atlanta leave from Washington (Union Station).