There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Gretna by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ATL - MSY
- Take the bus from Tulane @ Loyola to Westbank Expressway @ Evergreenbus
4h 28m$44–458Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
9h 45m$76–138Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
13h 33m$173–339Drive 473.4 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Gretnacar 473.4 mi
7h 44m$87–125Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane ATL - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
6h 1m$112–520
Atlanta to Gretna by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Gretna is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Gretna is to fly and bus which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Wilty Terminal via UPT Bus Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Atlanta and Gretna is 454 miles. The road distance is 476.2 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Gretna without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Atlanta to Gretna, including transfers.
Atlanta to Gretna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Gretna train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Gretna is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 13h 33m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Gretna, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $170–340 and the journey takes 13h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (504) 248-3900
- [email protected]
- Website
- jeffersontransit.org
Bus from Tulane @ Loyola to Westbank Expressway @ Evergreen
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- jeffersontransit.org
- Adults
- $1–2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Gretna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Gretna is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 6:23 PM in Atlanta and 5:23 PM in Gretna.
Atlanta to Gretna train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Gretna is 476 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Atlanta to Gretna.
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