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National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Expansive museum on the civil rights movement with powerful exhibits and historic spaces that explain Atlanta’s national role in social change.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gadsden, AL to Atlanta, GA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gadsden, AL to Atlanta, GA will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 1 buses that leave Gadsden, AL for Atlanta, GA on Thu, Jul 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 23 the direct buses cover the 152 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 23 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gadsden, AL to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -1h 0m sooner (3h 0m by bus vs 2h 0m by car) and save roughly $-12.76 (€-12.76) compared to fuel and tolls ($31 (€31) vs $18 (€18)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
The table below shows live departures for Gadsden, AL to Atlanta, GA buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:10 PM Gadsden, AL | 2h45 | 7:55 PM Atlanta, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gadsden, AL to Atlanta, GA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:15, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€20) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 29m |
First bus 11:15 AM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Most Gadsden, AL to Atlanta, GA buses use the Gadsden, W Meighan Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station) to Atlanta, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Gadsden, AL and Atlanta, GA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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