How to travel from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA

There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA is a bus with an average price of €75.

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA:

A bus is €130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA costing on average €205.

A bus is €256 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA costing on average €331.

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 31m.

Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 40m.

Train takes on average 14h 44m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA is approximately 541 miles (872 km).

The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA is:

• Around 76 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Atlanta, GA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA:

• Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA.
• Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Atlanta, Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Atlanta, GA by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Atlanta, GA by train.
• Travel with United, frontier airlines, American Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Atlanta, GA by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Atlanta, GA with the following travel companies:

• 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 12 direct flights per day with United, frontier airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines.

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Most travelers need at least three days in Atlanta, GA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Atlanta, GA, you can explore the vibrant Ponce City Market for shopping, dining, and entertainment, take a stroll along the Atlanta BeltLine for art installations and scenic views, and visit the High Museum of Art for classic and contemporary works. Enjoy a performance at the historic Fox Theatre, discover the city's past at the Atlanta History Center, and explore top sights like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and Piedmont Park.

To experience Atlanta's main attractions, such as the Georgia Aquarium, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and the World of Coca-Cola, plan for at least 2 to 3 days.