- 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
$131
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
18 h 47 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
1031 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington, DE to Atlanta, GA will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
It's difficult to get from Wilmington, DE to Atlanta, GA without transferring at least once.
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· · Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Wilmington, DE to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $176.
Distance: 640 miles (1031 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$169 Average price | $160 Average price Cheapest | $327 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 53m Average total duration 15h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 57m Average total duration 16h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wilmington, DE to Atlanta, GA:
A flight is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wilmington, DE to Atlanta, GA costing on average $169 (€139).
A flight is $166 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wilmington, DE to Atlanta, GA costing on average $327 (€269).
Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
Train takes on average 16h 27m.
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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 |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $143 |
The table below shows live departures for Wilmington, DE 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 |
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+ FlixBus | 11:20 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 17h45 | 5:05 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 1:50 PM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 19h40 | 9:30 AM Atlanta, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 1:50 PM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 19h25 | 9:15 AM Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center), GA | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus+![]() | 1:50 PM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 25h40 | 3:30 PM Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 8:10 PM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 18h00 | 2:10 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· | 12:55 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 16h40 | 5:35 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
· · | 1:45 AM Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French | 21h45 | 11:30 PM Atlanta, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Wilmington, DE to Atlanta, GA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 15h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $91 (€75) but you can travel from only $66 (€55) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 640 miles (1031 km) distance in 16h 45m.
Distance 640 miles (1031 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€75) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 16h 45m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 5 days |
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Most Wilmington, DE to Atlanta, GA buses use the Wilmington, Amtrak Station @ ML King-French to Atlanta, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Atlanta, West Peachtree Street Northwest (Civic Center). Use this guide to compare Wilmington, DE 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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