How far is Atlanta from Philadelphia?

The distance between the two cities is 665 miles (1073 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Atlanta to Philadelphia leave from Doraville Tornado Bus Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Franklin Institute, Reading Terminal Market, National Museum of Jewish History, The Barnes Foundation and Citizens Bank Park.

Bus Atlanta to Philadelphia from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Philadelphia on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d 1h	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	18h 15m	1:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Philadelphia on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	21h 35m	2:35pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Philadelphia on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	21h 30m	6:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	18h 15m	1:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Philadelphia on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	7:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 30m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 35m	1:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	5:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	22h 10m	3:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Philadelphia on November 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	4:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 35m	1:15am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	9:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h	2:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Philadelphia on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 45m	9:25pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Philadelphia on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 15m	3:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	8:50pm	Civic Center MARTA Station	16h 10m	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	1d	12:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:00am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 20m	12:20am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	12:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	20h 45m	9:25pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 17 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $149, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 13mAverage Duration

662 milesDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $260	Average Duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$149 - $352	Average Duration17h 13m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Bus Atlanta, GA to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$102

Average bus trip duration21h 5m

Number of daily buses38

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance665 miles (1072 km)

Latest bus departure9:45pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,138 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

3.5/587,345 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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 Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The bus driver was really rude when we reached Newark Delaware when I asked him about my bus ticket. it was my first tune catching the greyhound and with his attitude I’ll never catch one again

Tyrell J.

September 7, 2020

First of all I'm leaving Atlanta the bus was late miss all connections got to Richmond Virginia the staff that was so rude made it to Baltimore missed connections have to buy another ticket on another bus company to get to Philadelphia this was one awful trip on Greyhound

Michael F.

October 11, 2019

Not my first time on greyhound but yhis time was horrible the bus was extremely late departing and arriving and the bus broke down!

Jamila L.

June 7, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Atlanta to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Atlanta, GA - Philadelphia, PA

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/29

$216

10/30

$137

Today

$144

11/01

$136

11/02

$111

11/03

$113

11/04

$92

11/05

$98

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $92

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $234 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-04.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 Philadelphia.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Atlanta to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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!

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 Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time21h 5m	Avg Price$102	Daily Departures38
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time17h 13m	Avg Price$170	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Atlanta, GA by bus?

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