There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte to Atlanta by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 40m$35–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
5h 48m$80–170Drive 243.2 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Atlantacar 243.2 mi
4h 13m$45–65Fly
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CLT - ATL
2h 56m$75–485Bus via Doraville Station
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus Charlotte
7h 48m$65–175
Charlotte to Atlanta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Atlanta is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $75 - $490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charlotte Bus Station station and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station station and arriving at Peachtree Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Charlotte and Atlanta is 246 miles. The road distance is 244.6 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $35 - $70.
The bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Charlotte to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Atlanta is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 5h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $490 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Charlotte to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $60–170
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Charlotte to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peachtree Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Atlanta is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Charlotte to Atlanta.
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