Bus Tickets from Atlanta, GA to Columbia, SC

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Doraville Tornado Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Columbia.

Bus
Average Price$148 - $169Average Duration3h 45m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$276 - $610Average Duration1d
28kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Columbia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
3h 45mAverage Duration
$148Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Atlanta to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$153
Average bus trip duration3h 45m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure9:24am
Distance189 miles (304 km)

Atlanta to Columbia Bus

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

Best price found
07/15
$145
07/16
$145
Today
$145
07/18
$145
07/19
$145
07/20
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07/21
$145
07/22
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Atlanta to Columbia was searched and found on Jul 15, 2025 with a price of $145

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

You can expect to pay from $145 to $145 for a bus ticket from Atlanta to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-07-18.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Atlanta to Columbia, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Columbia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Atlanta to Columbia?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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