There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Sanford by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Orlando (MCO)plane ATL - MCO
- Take the train from Sand Lake Road to Sanfordtrain
4h 51m$148–810Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2401 / ...
9h 53m$71–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Delandtrain
24h 31m$314–673Drive 432.2 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Sanfordcar 432.2 mi
7h 34m$79–114Bus via Gainesville (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0630
- Take the bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0761S / ...
11h 53m$71–136
Atlanta to Sanford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Sanford is to bus via Gainesville which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Sanford is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Sanford. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at N Garland Ave & W Amelia St via John Young Pkwy & Amelia St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Sanford. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Sanford via Charlotte Amtrak Station, Cary and DeLand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
The distance between Atlanta and Sanford is 451 miles. The road distance is 434.7 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Sanford without a car is to bus which takes 9h 53m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Atlanta to Sanford, including transfers.
Atlanta to Sanford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Sanford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Sanford is to bus which takes 9h 53m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 24h 31m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Sanford, FL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peachtree Station to Sanford via Charlotte Amtrak Station, Cary, and DeLand in around 24h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Phone
- +1 855-724-5411
- [email protected]
- Website
- SunRail
Train from Sand Lake Road to Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SunRail
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Deland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gainesville Bus Stop to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Sanford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Atlanta to Sanford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Sanford is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Atlanta to Sanford.
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