There are 4 ways to get from Detroit, MI to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly from Detroit
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane DTW - ATL
4h 14m$60–235Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110 / ...
16h 20m$130–240Drive 696.9 mi
- Drive from Detroit, MI to Atlantacar 696.9 mi
12h 6m$128–184Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CLE - ATL
6h 52m$119–425
Detroit, MI to Atlanta by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit, MI to Atlanta is to fly which costs $60 - $240 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit, MI to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $60 - $240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 20m.
The distance between Detroit, MI and Atlanta is 630 miles. The road distance is 701 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Detroit, MI to Atlanta, including transfers.
Detroit, MI to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit, MI to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $60 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 16h 20m.
Detroit, MI to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta is 3h ahead of Detroit, MI. It is currently 4:31 AM in Detroit, MI and 7:31 AM in Atlanta.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Spirit Airlines, Delta, and Frontier Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–240 and the journey takes 16h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Detroit to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chattanooga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Detroit to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Knoxville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Detroit to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Detroit to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Detroit to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit, MI to Atlanta is 701 miles. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Detroit, MI to Atlanta.
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