There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane RDU - ATL
1h 33m$183–499Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus FlixBus N2470
8h 31m$60–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
11h 27m$126–270Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Atlanta378.3 mi
7h 5mDrive 378.3 mi
- Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlantacar 378.3 mi
7h 5m$69–100Bus via Winston-Salem (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
11h 35m$62–124
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta is to bus which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $180 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 and arriving at Atlanta Downtown via Regional Transit Center and Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Peachtree Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Atlanta is 367 miles. The road distance is 380.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta, including transfers.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $180 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 31m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 11h 27m.
What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta is 381 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Atlanta.
There are 1759+ hotels available in Atlanta.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Atlanta. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.