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How to get fromAtlanta to La Jollaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to La Jolla by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATL - SAN
    7h 12m
    $204–408

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 5h
    $416–645

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,353–2,254

  4. Drive  2,144.7 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to La Jollacar car 2,144.7 mi
    33h 23m
    $392–566

  5. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane ATL - CLD
    8h 16m
    $262–792

  6. Bus via Ontario (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 6h
    $425–640

Atlanta to La Jolla by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,913 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2d 5h.

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