There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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.
Line 6 bus, line 310 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd to Cary Depotbus
- Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane RDU - ATL
4h 24m$210–560Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
10h 10m$66–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
11h 3m$132–282Drive 373.7 mi
- Drive from Raleigh, NC to Atlantacar 373.7 mi
7h$69–99Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Drive from Raleigh, NC to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane OAJ - ATL
4h 4m$92–451Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane GSO - ATL
5h 25m$142–644Bus via Camden
- Take the bus from Durham to Camdenbus Nyc
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0641S / ...
11h 40m$103–172
Raleigh, NC to Atlanta by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta is to drive and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Peachtree Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Raleigh, NC and Atlanta is 385 miles. The road distance is 375.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta, including transfers.
Raleigh, NC to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Raleigh, NC to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Raleigh, NC to Peachtree Station via Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd, Cary Depot, Cary, and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 11h 3m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- 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, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- 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 Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- gocary.org
Bus from Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd to Cary Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://gocary.org/
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
Bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- 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 Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Durham to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh, NC to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Raleigh, NC to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh, NC to Atlanta is 376 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Raleigh, NC to Atlanta.
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