How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $212 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $212, while a train costs an average of $751.

Distance: 1932 miles (3110 km)

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Driving

$751

Average price

$212

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Cheapest

$227

Average price

$449

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(fuel + tolls)

57h 9m

Average total duration

56h 39m

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30m

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52h 2m

Average total duration

51h 32m

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7h 5m

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5h 5m

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31h 33m

Average total duration

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0.9 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

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3.1 - 7.8kg

CO2 emissions

9.3 - 18.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA is a bus with an average price of $212.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA:

A bus is $15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $227.

A bus is $539 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $751.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 5m.

Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:

Bus takes on average 52h 2m.

Train takes on average 57h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users.

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from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • frontier airlinesF92274 · F92496
    9:39 AM7h11
    Los Angeles International Airport
    7:50 PMHartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    $2231One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • frontier airlinesF92274 · F92496
    9:39 AM7h11
    Los Angeles International Airport
    7:50 PMHartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    $2231One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA753
    9:38 AM4h25
    Los Angeles International Airport
    5:03 PMHartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    $6741One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak4 Southwest Chief · 41 Floridian · 19 Crescent
    4:55 PM84h48
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    8:43 AMPeachtree Station, Atlanta, GA
    $7891One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhound · · ·
    8:30 PM47h45
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    11:15 PMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $2451One-way
    3 transfers
  • Greyhound · · ·
    6:00 PM65h50
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    2:50 PMAtlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station, GA
    $2601One-way
    5 transfers
  • Greyhound ·
    11:30 PM48h10
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    2:40 AMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $2611One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF92446 · F91596
    11:41 PM7h49
    Los Angeles International Airport
    10:30 AMHartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    $2231One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF94946 · F93294
    9:09 PM11h30
    Los Angeles International Airport
    11:39 AMHartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    $2291One-way
    1 transfer
  • frontier airlinesF91756 · F91404
    6:25 PM12h07
    Los Angeles International Airport
    9:32 AMHartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    $2291One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA

Travel to Atlanta, GA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA is a bus with an average price of $212.

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA:

A bus is $15 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $227.

A bus is $539 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $751.

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 5m.

Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:

Bus takes on average 52h 2m.

Train takes on average 57h 9m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA is approximately 1932 miles (3110 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA is:
  • Around 109 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Atlanta, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Atlanta, GA by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Atlanta, GA by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, frontier airlines, American Airlines, United, CitizenPlane to go to Atlanta, GA by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, frontier airlines, American Airlines, United, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Miami, FL, Savannah, GA, Nashville, TN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Atlanta, GA and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Atlanta, GA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Atlanta, GA, you can explore the vibrant Ponce City Market for shopping, dining, and entertainment, take a stroll along the Atlanta BeltLine for art installations and scenic views, and visit the High Museum of Art for classic and contemporary works. Enjoy a performance at the historic Fox Theatre, discover the city's past at the Atlanta History Center, and explore top sights like the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and Piedmont Park.
To experience Atlanta's main attractions, such as the Georgia Aquarium, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and the World of Coca-Cola, plan for at least 2 to 3 days.
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