There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane RDU - ATL
3h 49m$98–416Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus FlixBus N2470
6h 45m$45–80Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
9h 26m$95–219Drive 382 mi
- Drive from Durham to Atlantacar 382 mi
6h 32m$70–101Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Drive from Durham to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane OAJ - ATL
4h 24m$71–337Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane GSO - ATL
5h 48m$72–378Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CLT - ATL
6h 22m$144–428Bus via Winston-Salem (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
9h 30m$68–124
Durham to Atlanta by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Atlanta is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $95 - $420.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Durham and arriving at Atlanta Downtown. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Peachtree Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Durham and Atlanta is 383 miles. The road distance is 384.2 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Durham to Atlanta, including transfers.
Durham to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 45m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta and Frontier Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- 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 Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
Durham to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Atlanta is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Durham to Atlanta.
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