How far is Detroit from Atlanta?

Detroit and Atlanta are 597 miles (963 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Detroit to Atlanta?

Most of the buses traveling from Detroit to Atlanta leave from Detroit Bus Station and arrive at Doraville Tornado Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Atlanta?

Once in Atlanta, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are World of Coca-Cola, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Falcons and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Braves and SunTrust Park and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta.

Bus Detroit to Atlanta from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Detroit to Atlanta on October 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 11h	8:43am	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest
		9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 11h	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Atlanta on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	5:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	16h 40m	11:20pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 11h	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags
7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 45m	12:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Atlanta on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	5:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	16h 40m	11:20pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 11h	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags
7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 45m	12:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 11h	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Atlanta on October 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	5:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	16h 40m	11:20pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 11h	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags
7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 45m	12:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 11h	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures for Detroit to Atlanta on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:15pm	Detroit Bus Station	21h 20m	5:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	16h 40m	11:20pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 11h	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags
7:30pm	Detroit Bus Station	16h 45m	12:15pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
9:30pm	Amtrak Station	1d 11h	8:43am	Peachtree Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:30 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Atlanta.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$62 - $197	Average Duration16h 45m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$277 - $507	Average Duration1d 23h	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Atlanta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 16 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

16h 45mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest ticket

24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Atlanta, GA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$85

Average bus trip duration16h 45m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure6:40am

Distance596 miles (961 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,312 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Detroit Atlanta recent customer reviews

If the bus drivers would have been on time we would have been on schedule instead of 3 hours behind. A lot of people missed bus connections and I missed out on checking into a hotel on time and ended up having to pay extra

Victoria N.

December 30, 2022

The bus from Detroit was shaking and vibrating and noisy probably due to bad Tyres and other bad components. We were delayed in Nashville for almost 3hours without any explanation. Finally, nobody felt it was necessary or important to apologize to us for the delay. Very unethical and unprofessional. No courtesy at all. I’m very dissatisfied with their service. My nephew complained about the same attitude and started taking trains instead. They need to buckle up and offer best industry standard to sustain the name and business.

Biodun O.

March 1, 2019

This was my first time traveling, I absolutely hating riding the bus but the greyhound especially. Each and every terminal my bus made stops at the delays were more than three hours. They couldn’t find any drivers. I arrived in Atlanta four hours later than I was supposed to. And as I type this review I’m in a greyhound bus station it’s now 9:47 and I’ve been waiting on my bus to go back to Detroit since 6:30. I will NEVER recommend the greyhound to anyone or ride the greyhound EVER again! AND lastly on my finally bus to Atlanta, a bus driver has just finished his shift and was riding the bus, and refused a girl to sit by him because he wanted a peace of mind from driving all day but the bus was packed, so unorganized and unprofessional!

Mariah K.

September 17, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,858 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,512 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Detroit to Atlanta Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Detroit to Atlanta.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Detroit to Atlanta.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Detroit to Atlanta, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Atlanta?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in Atlanta

A - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

B - Atlanta Airport

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Detroit, MI - Atlanta, GA

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/09

$87

10/10

$83

Today

$186

10/12

$83

10/13

$64

10/14

$61

10/15

$60

10/16

$60

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to Atlanta, GA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $1,720 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Atlanta, GA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time16h 45m	Avg Price$85	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 23h	Avg Price$356	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

Bus from Atlanta, GA to Detroit, MI

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Train from Detroit, MI to Atlanta, GA

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