How to travel from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, while a flight costs an average of $158.

Distance: 424 miles (683 km)

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$110

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$68

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$158

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7h 48m

Average total duration

7h 18m

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30m

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9h 41m

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9h 11m

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7h 33m

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5h 33m

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2h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

2.0 - 4.1kg

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Greyhound

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frontier airlines

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from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA

How to get from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    1:25 PM8h30
    New Orleans, LA
    10:55 PMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    1:25 PM8h30
    New Orleans, LA
    10:55 PMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA2615+psa airlinesAA5498
    5:52 PM4h08
    New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
    11:00 PMHartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    $2061One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Greyhound
    8:05 AM11h05
    New Orleans, LA
    8:10 PMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $631One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    8:50 PM9h35
    New Orleans, LA
    7:25 AMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound
    11:55 PM16h30
    New Orleans, LA
    5:25 PMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2287+psa airlinesAA5175
    10:19 AM4h25
    New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
    3:44 PMHartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    $2061One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA424+psa airlinesAA5175
    8:18 AM6h26
    New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
    3:44 PMHartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    $2061One-way
    1 transfer
  • American AirlinesAA2997+psa airlinesAA5269
    2:30 PM5h26
    New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International
    8:56 PMHartsfield-Jackson International Airport
    $2411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between New Orleans, LA and Atlanta, GA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA is a bus with an average price of $68.

This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA:

A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $110.

A bus is $90 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $158.

The fastest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 33m.

Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 48m.

Bus takes on average 9h 41m.

The distance from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA is approximately 424 miles (683 km).
The average frequency per day from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA is:
  • Around 45 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA:
  • Flights mostly depart from New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International and arrive in Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA and arrive in Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA.
  • Buses mostly depart from New Orleans, LA and arrive in Atlanta, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Atlanta, GA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Atlanta, GA by train.
  • Travel with frontier airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Atlanta, GA by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 1 direct flights per day with frontier airlines.
Omio customers who travel from New Orleans, LA 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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