There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ATL - SAN
5h 33m$242–412Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 5h$389–748Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
- Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
2d 8h$674–1,388Drive 2,139.9 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to San Diegocar 2,139.9 mi
33h 16m$391–565Train (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 Diegotrain
2d 16h$809–1,723
Atlanta to San Diego by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to San Diego is to fly which costs $240 - $420 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $240 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at San Diego via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at San Diego via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Atlanta and San Diego is 1907 miles. The road distance is 2152.4 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $380 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Atlanta to San Diego, including transfers.
Atlanta to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $240 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also train, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 16h.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and San Diego, 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 San Diego via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- 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
- $210–850
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
- $210–850
- 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
- $210–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- 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
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- 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
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
San Diego is 3h behind Atlanta. It is currently 8:02 AM in Atlanta and 5:02 AM in San Diego.
Atlanta to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to San Diego is 2152 miles. It takes approximately 33h 16m to drive from Atlanta to San Diego.
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