There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to La Jolla by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ATL - SAN
7h$244–418Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
2d 1h$346–675Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2d 17h$864–1,831Drive 2,144.7 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to La Jollacar 2,144.7 mi
33h 23m$392–566Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane ATL - CLD
8h 18m$302–942
Atlanta to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to La Jolla is to fly which costs $240 - $420 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to La Jolla is to fly which takes 7h and costs $240 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Dallas Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between Atlanta and La Jolla is 1924 miles. The road distance is 2157.2 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to La Jolla without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $340 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Atlanta to La Jolla, including transfers.
Atlanta to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to La Jolla is to fly which takes 7h and costs $240 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 17h.
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, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
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
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
La Jolla is 3h behind Atlanta. It is currently 1:08 AM in Atlanta and 10:08 PM in La Jolla.
Atlanta to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to La Jolla is 2157 miles. It takes approximately 33h 23m to drive from Atlanta to La Jolla.
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