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 train with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $31.

Distance: 424 miles (683 km)

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$74

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$88

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$168

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13h 15m

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12h 45m

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9h 8m

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4h 57m

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1h 57m

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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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The cheapest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA is a train with an average price of $74 (€60).

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

A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $88 (€71).

A train is $94 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $168 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 8m.

Train takes on average 12h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users.

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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.

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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
    8:05 AM11h05
    New Orleans, LA
    8:10 PMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    8:05 AM11h05
    New Orleans, LA
    8:10 PMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $691One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    1:25 PM8h30
    New Orleans, LA
    10:55 PMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak20 Crescent
    9:10 AM12h50
    Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA
    11:00 PMPeachtree Station, Atlanta, GA
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    8:50 PM9h35
    New Orleans, LA
    7:25 AMAtlanta, Bus Station
    $891One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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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 train with an average price of $74 (€60).

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

A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $88 (€71).

A train is $94 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA costing on average $168 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from New Orleans, LA to Atlanta, GA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 8m.

Train takes on average 12h 45m.

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 42 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Passenger Terminal, New Orleans, LA and arrive in Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA.
  • Flights mostly depart from New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International and arrive in Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
  • 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 Spirit Airlines, frontier 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 Spirit Airlines, 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.

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