There are 9 ways to get from Atlanta to North Carolina by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlottebus FlixBus N2470
4h 5m$35–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
6h 1m$87–171Drive 242.3 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Charlottecar 242.3 mi
4h 13m$45–64Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ATL - GSO
2h 43m$126–638Bus via Airport Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0646S
8h 47m$58–112Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane ATL - FAY
2h 45m$78–392Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ATL - CLT
3h 9m$80–556Fly to Wilmington International Airport
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane ATL - ILM
2h 52m$82–420Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ATL - RDU
4h 8m$206–556
Atlanta to North Carolina by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to North Carolina is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to North Carolina is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $120 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Atlanta Downtown and arriving at Charlotte. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at 7th St Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Atlanta and North Carolina is 244 miles. The road distance is 243.7 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to North Carolina without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $65.
The bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Atlanta to North Carolina bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Atlanta Downtown station.
Atlanta to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to North Carolina is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 6h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $650 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and North Carolina, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte 5 times a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 37m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to North Carolina bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Charlotte station.
Atlanta to North Carolina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to North Carolina is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Atlanta to North Carolina.
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