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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
$84
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
7h 40m
Average duration
7h 48m
Buses per day
2
Distance
189 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jackson, TN to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $116. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $116, and a bus costs an average of $116.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$144 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 43m Average total duration Fastest 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
The table below shows live departures for Jackson, TN to Atlanta, GA buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
· | 2:20 PM Jackson, Highway 70 East (Greyhound Bus Station), TN | 7h55 | 11:15 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:50 PM Jackson, Highway 70 East (Greyhound Bus Station), TN | 7h40 | 3:30 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
+ FlixBus | 2:20 AM Jackson, Highway 70 East (Greyhound Bus Station), TN | 7h25 | 10:45 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:00 AM Jackson, Highway 70 East (Greyhound Bus Station), TN | 9h15 | 4:15 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:25 AM Jackson, Highway 70 East (Greyhound Bus Station), TN | 10h00 | 5:25 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Jackson, TN to Atlanta, GA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $116 (€96) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 282 miles (455 km) distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 282 miles (455 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $116 (€96) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Most Jackson, TN to Atlanta, GA buses use the Jackson, Highway 70 East (Greyhound Bus Station) to Atlanta, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Jackson, TN 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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