There are 7 ways to get from Potomac to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane DCA - ATL
3h 57m$140–1,212Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane IAD - ATL
4h 31m$94–481Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
15h 7m$104–205Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
15h 55m$204–425Drive 620.5 mi
- Drive from Potomac to Atlantacar 620.5 mi
11h 10m$114–164Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BWI - ATL
4h 45m$129–1,258Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
20h 6m$106–208
Potomac to Atlanta by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Atlanta is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 15h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Potomac to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $140 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Potomac to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Peachtree Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Potomac and Atlanta is 580 miles. The road distance is 624.2 miles.
The best way to get from Potomac to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 15h 7m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Potomac to Atlanta, including transfers.
Potomac to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Potomac to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Potomac to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $140 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 15h 7m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $430 and takes 15h 55m.
What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 13h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Potomac to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Potomac to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peachtree Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Atlanta is 624 miles. It takes approximately 11h 10m to drive from Potomac to Atlanta.
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