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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
$101
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
14 h 21 m
Average duration
16 h 37 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
888 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New Carrollton, MD 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 New Carrollton, MD to Atlanta, GA will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
It's difficult to get from New Carrollton, MD to Atlanta, GA without transferring at least 3 times.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Carrollton, MD to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 12h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $154.
Distance: 551 miles (888 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price | $143 Average price |
13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration 14h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 52m Average total duration Fastest 12h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Carrollton, MD to Atlanta, GA:
A bus is $36 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Carrollton, MD to Atlanta, GA costing on average $143 (€143).
A bus is $163 (€163) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Carrollton, MD to Atlanta, GA costing on average $270 (€270).
Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 10m.
Train takes on average 14h 28m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 06:26AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 20h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 01:46PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 15h19 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 04:47PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 16h48 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 09:04PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 14h21 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 10:04PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 16h06 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
The table below shows live departures for New Carrollton, MD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:26 AM New Carrollton, MD | 20h29 | 2:55 AM Atlanta, GA | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 1:46 PM New Carrollton, MD | 15h19 | 5:05 AM Atlanta, GA | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 4:47 PM New Carrollton, MD | 16h48 | 9:35 AM Atlanta, GA | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 9:04 PM New Carrollton, MD | 14h21 | 11:25 AM Atlanta, GA | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:04 PM New Carrollton, MD | 16h06 | 2:10 PM Atlanta, GA | 3 transfers |
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Buses from New Carrollton, MD to Atlanta, GA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $77 (€77) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 551 miles (888 km) distance in 14h 50m.
Distance 551 miles (888 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€77) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Most New Carrollton, MD to Atlanta, GA buses use the New Carrollton, Garden City Dr (Train Station) to Atlanta, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center). Use this guide to compare New Carrollton, MD 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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