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Cheapest price | $75.48 |
Fastest time | 15h 30m |
Trips per day | 9 |
Bus lines | 2 |
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Based on daily average prices in last 30 days, $75.48 was the low point for bus fares from New York to Atlanta. Buses from Atlanta to New York are similarly priced. Any tickets cheaper than $75.48 could be considered a great deal.
The best way to find cheap deals on bus tickets is by booking as early as possible, since most bus companies increase the price as the travel date approaches. You should book at least 23 days in advance. By doing so, you could save $66.06 on your ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
The bus usually takes around 19 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 746 miles (1200 kilometers) from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 30 minutes. The trip is definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable on the bus. It's a good idea to bring water and snacks.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from New York to Atlanta for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from New York to Atlanta, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 9 scheduled buses that travel from New York to Atlanta every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 5 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from New York to Atlanta; ticket prices start at $164.80.
There are a couple of bus lines that have daily service from New York, New York to Atlanta, Georgia. Of these two services, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 7 bus trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 7 | 1d 1h 45m | $123.17 |
PandaNY Bus | 2 | 15h 45m | $75.48 |
Book Greyhound from New York to Atlanta from $94. There are 7 Greyhound schedules from New York to Atlanta and you can expect on average to pay $123 for a Greyhound ticket to Atlanta. In New York, Greyhound departs to Atlanta from Port Authority Bus Station and 1 other station. In Atlanta, Greyhound arrives at Bus Terminal - 232 Forsyth St and 1 other station. An average trip on Greyhound from New York to Atlanta takes 25 hours and 45 minutes, while the fastest available Greyhound trip will get you to Atlanta in 15 hours and 30 minutes, On weekends, Greyhound offers 8 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Atlanta.
Book PandaNY Bus from New York to Atlanta from $75. There are 2 PandaNY Bus schedules from New York to Atlanta and you can expect on average to pay $75 for a PandaNY Bus ticket to Atlanta. In New York, PandaNY Bus departs to Atlanta from 19 Allen St and no other station. In Atlanta, PandaNY Bus arrives at 211 Peachtree St. SW and no other station. An average trip on PandaNY Bus from New York to Atlanta takes 15 hours and 45 minutes, while the fastest available PandaNY Bus trip will get you to Atlanta in 15 hours and 30 minutes, On weekends, PandaNY Bus offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Atlanta.
Buses to Atlanta leave from multiple locations in New York, New York. These are the 3 most popular bus stations:
Buses arrive in Atlanta at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with. These are the main bus stations in Atlanta, Georgia:
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