There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Alton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ATL - STL
3h 26m$138–618Drive 569.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Altoncar 569.5 mi
9h 32m$104–151Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186
12h 12m$134–207Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Alton Stationtrain
13h 9m$105–157
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Alton is to bus and train which costs $100 - $160 and takes 13h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Atlanta and Alton is 515 miles. The road distance is 572.8 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Alton without a car is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Atlanta to Alton, including transfers.
Atlanta to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Alton is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 12h 12m.
Atlanta to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Alton is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 2:06 AM in Atlanta and 1:06 AM in Alton.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Alton is 573 miles. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Atlanta to Alton.
There are 56+ hotels available in Alton.