How much is the train ticket from Washington to Atlanta?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Atlanta start from R 2 147. The average price for this train route is around R 2 147. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Atlanta?

The average train journey time from Washington to Atlanta is 14h 13m, covering a distance of 871 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Atlanta route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Atlanta?

The earliest train from Washington to Atlanta departs at 18:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Train Washington to Atlanta from R 2 055 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Atlanta on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Atlanta on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Atlanta on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Atlanta on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Atlanta on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Atlanta on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Atlanta on 5 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Atlanta on 6 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:30	Union Station	14h 13m	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:17 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Atlanta

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 14 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 957, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

14h 35mAverage duration

888 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 957 - R 4 326	Average duration14h 35m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 147 - R 12 270	Average duration14h 13m	CO₂ emissions 79kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 2 147

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Atlanta, GA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Washington to Atlanta?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Atlanta start from R 2 147. The average price for this train route is around R 2 147. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Atlanta?
The average train journey time from Washington to Atlanta is 14h 13m, covering a distance of 871 km. The quickest train can get you there in 14h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Atlanta route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Atlanta?
The earliest train from Washington to Atlanta departs at 18:30. And the latest train departs at 18:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/01

R 2 516

29/01

R 2 516

Today

R 3 600

31/01

R 2 516

01/02

R 4 340

02/02

R 2 516

03/02

R 2 516

04/02

R 2 516

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 516

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Atlanta, GA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 2 516 to R 9 502 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 516, which is on 2026-01-31.