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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
€61
Average price
€61
Fastest journey
18 h 50 m
Average duration
18 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
485 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Southern Pines, NC 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 Southern Pines, NC to Atlanta, GA will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
It's difficult to get from Southern Pines, NC to Atlanta, GA without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southern Pines, NC to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, and a flight costs an average of €148.
Distance: 301 miles (485 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€90 Average price Cheapest | €162 Average price | €130 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 26m Average total duration 23h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Southern Pines, NC to Atlanta, GA:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southern Pines, NC to Atlanta, GA costing on average €130.
A bus is €72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southern Pines, NC to Atlanta, GA costing on average €162.
Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Train takes on average 23h 56m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €81 |
The table below shows live departures for Southern Pines, NC to Atlanta, GA buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:25 PM Southern Pines, NC | 7h45 | 3:10 AM Atlanta, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Southern Pines, NC to Atlanta, GA run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €71 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 301 miles (485 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 301 miles (485 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €71 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for barista drinks.
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Most Southern Pines, NC to Atlanta, GA buses use the Southern Pines, W Pennsylvania Ave (BP) to Atlanta, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Southern Pines, NC 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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