There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Howard University by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ATL - DCA
3h 38m$124–756Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
13h 15m$80–198Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent
14h 39m$154–342Drive 614.9 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Howard Universitycar 614.9 mi
11h 32m$113–163Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ATL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 23m$306–496Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ATL - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 28m$88–858Bus via Petersburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670
14h 20m$111–197
Atlanta to Howard University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Howard University is to bus via Petersburg which costs $110 - $200 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Howard University is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $120 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between Atlanta and Howard University is 567 miles. The road distance is 618.5 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Howard University without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs $75 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Atlanta to Howard University, including transfers.
Atlanta to Howard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Howard University is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 13h 15m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 14h 39m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Howard University, DC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 12h 40m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $6–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Howard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Atlanta to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Howard University is 618 miles. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Atlanta to Howard University.
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