What is the distance between Opelika and Atlanta?

The distance separating Opelika and Atlanta is 96 miles (154 km).

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

If you're headed to Atlanta from Opelika, chances are that your bus will leave from McDonald's - Opelika and arrive at Doraville Tornado Bus Station. These are the most popular 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 Atlanta?

Once in Atlanta, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Atlanta's Eclectic Neighborhoods, World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta Braves and SunTrust Park, The Fox Theatre and Alliance Theatre.

Bus Opelika to Atlanta from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Opelika to Atlanta on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Opelika (4th Street Station)	3h	8:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:27am	Opelika	1h 47m	9:14am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Opelika (4th Street Station)	5h 15m	3:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:44am	Opelika	2h 5m	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	Opelika (4th Street Station)	5h 10m	7:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Opelika to Atlanta on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Opelika (4th Street Station)	3h	8:10pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:27am	Opelika	1h 47m	9:14am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Opelika (4th Street Station)	5h 15m	3:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:44am	Opelika	2h 5m	8:49am	Doraville Tornado Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	Opelika (4th Street Station)	5h 10m	7:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:16 PM CST.

Get from Opelika to Atlanta

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

106 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Opelika and Atlanta?

Stops in Opelika

A
McDonald's - Opelika
1104 Columbus Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801, USA

Stops in Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 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.

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,2 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $111 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Opelika to Atlanta, GA by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$59

11/25

$43

Today

$42

11/27

$39

11/28

$36

11/29

$36

11/30

$37

12/01

$27

The cheapest trip from Opelika to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $125 for a bus ticket from Opelika to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.