- Must visit
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
$77
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 13 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
459 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 8 buses that leave Jacksonville, FL for Atlanta, GA on Fri, Jul 31, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct buses cover the 459 km distance in an average of 7 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest buses will take 8 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.
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Buses from Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 285 miles (459 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 285 miles (459 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA buses for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:30 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 6h30 | 11:00 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 6h45 | 4:10 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
· | 8:00 AM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 7h25 | 3:25 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 8:00 AM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 10h30 | 6:30 PM Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center), GA | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 6h40 | 3:45 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 8h45 | 6:15 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 9h10 | 7:10 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St | 12h10 | 11:50 PM Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center), GA | 1 transfer | |
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Most Jacksonville, FL to Atlanta, GA buses use the Jacksonville, JTA Intercity Bus Terminal Bay 6 - 1111 W. Forsyth St to Atlanta, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center). Use this guide to compare Jacksonville, FL 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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