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Cheap buses leaving Tuesday

One passenger / one way

5:35AM
1h50m
7:25AM
Columbus - Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
Cheapest
Atlanta - Atlanta Bus Station
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1:10PM
1h50m
3:00PM
Columbus - Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
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Atlanta - Atlanta Bus Station
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7:00PM
1h45m
8:45PM
Columbus - Columbus, GA (Bus Station)
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Atlanta - Atlanta Bus Station
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Bus Columbus to Atlanta: Trip Overview

Bus Columbus to Atlanta: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36
Average bus trip duration1h 50m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:35 AM
Distance95 miles (153 km)
Latest bus departure7:00 PM

Columbus to Atlanta Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:35AM - 7:00PM
Minimum Price$19
Average Ticket Price$36
Minimum Trip Duration1h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h50m
Distance95 miles (153 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Columbus - Atlanta

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Atlanta without a car. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The travel time from Columbus to Atlanta is about 1h 50m, although the fastest bus will take 1h 45m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 96 miles (154 km) that separate the two cities.

Columbus and Atlanta are 96 miles (154 km) apart.

About 3 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses operating from Columbus to Atlanta may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Columbus to Atlanta a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates from 5:35 AM for the initial departure and runs until 7:00 PM for the final departure.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Columbus to Atlanta by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $36.

The bus ticket costs $36 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $36 and $125, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, a day trip from Columbus to Atlanta is definitely doable. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Columbus and Atlanta is about 3h 30m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Atlanta before returning to Columbus in the evening.

Once in Atlanta, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Margaret Mitchell House, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park/The King Center, Atlanta Botanical Garden and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Columbus to Atlanta, 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 Columbus to Atlanta 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 Columbus to Atlanta while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Atlanta to Columbus

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