Bus Tickets from Atlanta, GA to Effingham

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 19 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 19 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 20 at
    Destination city: Effingham
    Destination location: Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Effingham.

Bus
Average Price$102 - $169Average Duration17h 30m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$492 - $537Average Duration2d 1h
64kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Effingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 17 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
17h 30mAverage Duration
$102Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Atlanta to Effingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$131
Average bus trip duration17h 30m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure5:05am
Distance438 miles (705 km)
Latest bus departure11:00pm

Atlanta to Effingham Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Atlanta to Effingham was searched and found on Jul 15, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $131 for a bus ticket from Atlanta to Effingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-07-19.

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