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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
$33
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Greenville, SC 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 Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 5 buses that leave Greenville, SC for Atlanta, GA on Thu, Aug 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 220 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.


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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $193.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $449 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA costing on average $56.
A bus is $410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA costing on average $449.
Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
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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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:15 PM Greenville, SC | 3h05 | 6:20 PM Atlanta, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Greenville, SC | 3h05 | 7:20 PM Atlanta, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Greenville, SC | 2h50 | 9:35 PM Atlanta, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Greenville, Woodruff Rd ("Raceway" gas station), SC | 2h40 | 11:25 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:40, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 136 miles (220 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 4:40 AM |
Last bus 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 2 days |
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Most Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA buses use the Greenville, Woodruff Rd ("Raceway" gas station) to Atlanta, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Greenville, SC and Atlanta, GA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Greenville, Woodruff Rd ("Raceway" gas station) is 8 km from Greenville city centre. Public transport options include:
Greenville, Woodruff Rd ("Raceway" gas station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Limited dining options available in adjacent areas.
Wi-Fi is available at Greenville, Woodruff Rd ("Raceway" gas station). ATMs are available at Greenville, Woodruff Rd ("Raceway" gas station).
Ticket office support is available at Greenville, Woodruff Rd ("Raceway" gas station).
Available at Greenville, Woodruff Rd ("Raceway" gas station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Greenville, Woodruff Rd ("Raceway" gas station): Basic access available for persons with disabilities.
Atlanta, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Fast food and snack options available
Wi-Fi is available at Atlanta, Bus Station. ATMs are aTM available near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Atlanta, Bus Station.
Available at Atlanta, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Atlanta, Bus Station: Wheelchair accessible facilities.
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