There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Gastonia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Gastonia Stationtrain Crescent
4h 35m$120–200Bus via Charlotte
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 19m$41–69Drive 220.4 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Gastoniacar 220.4 mi
3h 50m$41–59Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ATL - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Gastoniabus
4h 51m$80–564Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastoniabus Charlotte
7h 30m$50–76Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane ATL - GSP
- Take the bus from Servicios Zapata - Spartanburg to Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastoniabus
4h 48m$128–602
Atlanta to Gastonia by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Gastonia is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Gastonia is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Gastonia. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Oakland St & Main Ave via 4th St & Cedar St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Peachtree Station station and arriving at Gastonia Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Atlanta and Gastonia is 236 miles. The road distance is 221.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Gastonia without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $200.
The train from Peachtree Station to Gastonia Station takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Atlanta to Gastonia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Gastonia is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Charlotte, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Gastonia, Gaston County, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Gastonia Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Gastonia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sunway Charters
Bus from Charlotte to Gastonia
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Atlanta to Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastonia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Servicios Zapata - Spartanburg to Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $11–35
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Booking & Getting There
Atlanta to Gastonia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Atlanta to Gastonia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Gastonia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Gastonia is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Atlanta to Gastonia.
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