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How to get fromAtlanta to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Atlanta to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ATL - GEG
    6h 46m
    $204–854

  2. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane ATL - PSC
    8h 56m
    $152–602

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $443–852

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 15h
    $815–1,716

  5. Drive 2,632 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Seattlecar car 2,632 mi
    41h 46m
    $481–694

  6. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ATL - SEA
    7h 21m
    $276–556

  7. Fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ATL - PDX
    8h 26m
    $188–608

  8. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    2d 15h
    $817–1,698

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    3d 8h
    $1,131–2,392

Atlanta to Washington by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$815Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,981.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Washington, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 2d 11h.

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