What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Raleigh?

Atlanta and Raleigh are 355 miles (572 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Raleigh?

The majority of buses traveling from Atlanta to Raleigh start their journey at Doraville Tornado Bus Station and wind up at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are North Carolina Museum of History, Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX Theatre, Contemporary Art Museum, North Carolina Museum of Art and Historic Yates Mill County Park.

Bus Atlanta to Raleigh from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	8h 20m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	4:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on August 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	8h 20m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 50m	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on September 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h	12:15am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	8h 20m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on September 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 50m	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
8:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 50m	4:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Raleigh on September 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	8h 20m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 25m	5:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	9h 5m	9:45am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	8h 20m	9:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	7h 50m	12:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Raleigh.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $146	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$94 - $147	Average Duration10h 36m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Raleigh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest ticket

14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Atlanta, GA to Raleigh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57

Average bus trip duration8h 20m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance357 miles (575 km)

Latest bus departure9:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,218 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Atlanta Raleigh recent customer reviews

Passengers need to be shown the actual bus to enter. Also, a passenger smoked Vapour in the bus

Innocent U.

August 24, 2022

Bus was cancelled at 2am and would have had to wait until 11am until the next one, booked with megabus got me there quicker, cheaper and no cancellations

Lincoln S.

April 23, 2018

Bus never arrived. Cancelled my ticket and booked a flight ticket. Worst experience. Waste of time and money.Would love to give zero stars but no option

Shweta J.

April 7, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,312 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound Atlanta Raleigh recent customer reviews

Passengers need to be shown the actual bus to enter. Also, a passenger smoked Vapour in the bus

Innocent U.

August 24, 2022

Bus was cancelled at 2am and would have had to wait until 11am until the next one, booked with megabus got me there quicker, cheaper and no cancellations

Lincoln S.

April 23, 2018

Bus never arrived. Cancelled my ticket and booked a flight ticket. Worst experience. Waste of time and money.Would love to give zero stars but no option

Shweta J.

April 7, 2018

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Atlanta to Raleigh Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Atlanta to Raleigh, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Raleigh?

Stops in Atlanta

A - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

B - Atlanta Airport

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Atlanta, GA - Raleigh

What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Raleigh?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Raleigh?
What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

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

Best price found

08/28

$62

08/29

$80

Today

$68

08/31

$54

09/01

$52

09/02

$49

09/03

$47

09/04

$46

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Raleigh was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $147 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-09-04.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Atlanta to Raleigh.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Atlanta to Raleigh.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Atlanta to Raleigh that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Atlanta, GA to Raleigh?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 20m	Avg Price$57	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time10h 36m	Avg Price$96	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Atlanta, GA by bus?

Bus from Raleigh to Atlanta, GA

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Train from Atlanta, GA to Raleigh

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Bus Tickets from Atlanta, GA to Raleigh

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Raleigh.

Bus Atlanta, GA to Raleigh: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Atlanta Raleigh recent customer reviews

Greyhound Atlanta Raleigh recent customer reviews

Atlanta to Raleigh Bus

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Raleigh?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Atlanta, GA - Raleigh

What is the travel distance from Atlanta to Raleigh?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Raleigh?

What are the best sights and things to do in Raleigh?

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About Bus Travel

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Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Atlanta, GA to Raleigh?

Will you be returning to Atlanta, GA by bus?

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