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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Matthews to Atlanta. Traveling by bus from Matthews to Atlanta usually takes around 24 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound bus can make the trip in 13 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 359 mi (579 km) |
Shortest duration | 13h 50m |
Cheapest price | $113.00 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Matthews to Atlanta?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Matthews to Atlanta. Greyhound connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Greyhound | 3 | 1d 0h 30m | $121.67 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 3 bus trips from Matthews to Atlanta every day, with the average journey taking around 24 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Atlanta usually start from $113.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 24 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 359 miles from Matthews to Atlanta. However, the fastest bus only takes 13 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00am. To see the times for all buses from Matthews to Atlanta, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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 bus leave from in Matthews?
Main departure station: Flying J Travel Center
Most buses depart from the main station in Matthews.
All bus stations in Matthews:
Flying J Travel Center
Where does the bus arrive in Atlanta?
Main arrival station: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Atlanta.
All bus stations in Atlanta:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Atlanta Bus Station - 232 Forsyth St
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