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High Museum of Art
Atlanta’s leading art museum, known for strong American, decorative arts, photography, and rotating international exhibitions.
Flights from Arlington, VA to Atlanta, GA depart on average 78 times per day, taking around 8h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:56. The fastest flight covers the 538 miles (866 km) distance in 2h 16m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 538 miles (866 km) |
Average flight duration 8h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Flights per day 78 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 2h 16m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arlington, VA to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $136.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $270 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 28m Average total duration Fastest 8h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 29m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 3m Average total duration 14h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arlington, VA to Atlanta, GA:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arlington, VA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $141 (€116).
A bus is $163 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arlington, VA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $270 (€222).
Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 59m.
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Arlington, VA to Atlanta, GA flights for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:33 PM Arlington, VA | 8h02 | 1:35 AM Atlanta, GA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis/rideshares 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for cafes if desired.
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Most Arlington, VA to Atlanta, GA flights use the Baltimore/Washington International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Arlington, VA and Atlanta, GA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is 1 km from Atlanta city centre. Public transport options include:
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all concourses, offering a variety of cuisines including fast food, American, and intertiol options. Top picks include One Flew South and Paschal's.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, in all terminals and concourses.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Several hotels within walking distance, including the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway and Reissance Atlanta Airport Gateway Hotel..
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