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Atlanta - Macon Coach Timetable

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Journey Information

There are 11 intercity coaches per day from Atlanta to Macon. Traveling by coach from Atlanta to Macon usually takes around one hour and 39 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US coach can make the trip in just one hour and 20 minutes.

Distance76 mi (123 km)
Shortest duration1h 20m
Cheapest price£14.26
Trips per day11
Most frequent serviceFlixBus US
Coach lines3

How much is a coach ticket from Atlanta to Macon?

£17.15 is the average price of a bus ticket from Atlanta to Macon. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Average prices by travel date

£24£16£8MarApr

Bus tickets from Atlanta to Macon are expected to cost between £17 and £21 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Macon within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from £17. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.

Monthly average prices

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If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Macon, mark your calendar for June. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just £13. However, taking the bus from Atlanta to Macon during April is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of £23. The best way to find deals on a trip in April is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

What coach companies travel from Atlanta to Macon?

There are 3 bus lines from Atlanta to Macon available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 6 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US61h 49m£19.30
Greyhound41h 35m£19.68
Southeastern Stages11h 30m£23.78
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 6 trips per day from Atlanta to Macon, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 4 bus trips from Atlanta to Macon every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 35 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Macon usually start from £14.

  • Book Southeastern Stages from Atlanta to Macon from £24. There are 1 Southeastern Stages schedules from Atlanta to Macon and you can expect on average to pay for a Southeastern Stages ticket to Macon. In Atlanta, Southeastern Stages departs to Macon from Atlanta Bus Station - 232 Forsyth St and no other station. In Macon, Southeastern Stages arrives at 200 Cherry St and no other station.

    An average trip on Southeastern Stages from Atlanta to Macon takes 1 hours and 30 minutes , while the fastest available Southeastern Stages trip will get you to Macon in 1 hours and 20 minutes .

    On weekends, Southeastern Stages offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Macon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of one hour and 39 minutes to cover the 76 miles from Atlanta to Macon. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 20 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Atlanta to Macon 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, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Atlanta to Macon, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 11 scheduled coaches that travel from Atlanta to Macon every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Atlanta to Macon without transferring.

City Information

Atlanta

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Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the largest city in the Peach State. Located in the heart of America’s South, Atlanta is one of the foremost economic and cultural hubs in the region and the United States in general. As such, it's among the best vacation destinations in Georgia.

The city has played a major role in the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. As a result, across Atlanta you can find various museums and points of interest dedicated to the lives and works of various key figures in those events, including the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and the Atlanta History Center. Unsurprisingly, Atlanta is an important stop on our MLK Jr. itinerary.

Atlanta is also a key hub for the U.S. entertainment industry, and it offers some of the best nightlife experiences in the country. Here, you will find some of the finest craft beer in America and enjoy some of the best and most authentic southern food.

Atlanta is easily accessible by both bus and train from various parts of the country, and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s location on the city’s outskirts makes it easy to travel to Atlanta from all over the world.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Atlanta?

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Main departure station: Atlanta Bus Station - 232 Forsyth St

Built in 1996, the Atlanta Bus Station at 232 Forsyth Street SW is located close to downtown and is one of the most popular bus stations in the city. Served by Greyhound, Southeastern Stages and Jefferson Lines, this busy intercity bus terminal provides hundreds of connections to major cities. The Atlanta Bus Station offers convenient connections within Atlanta via the adjacent MARTA train station and multiple public bus stops within one block of the station. There are also several hotels and motels in the vicinity, for when you’re ready to relax after a successful day of traveling.

All coach stations in Atlanta:

  • Atlanta Bus Station - 232 Forsyth St

  • MARTA Civic Center

Where does the coach arrive in Macon?

Main arrival station: 4775 Chambers Rd

Coaches arrive in Macon at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.

Coach stations in Macon:

  • 4775 Chambers Rd

  • Macon Terminal Station

  • 200 Cherry St

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