There are 8 ways to get from Downtown Houston to Atlanta by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane HOU - ATL
4h 12m$91–476Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus Houston
15h 56m$136–176Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
23h 54m$480–747Drive 791.6 mi
- Drive from Downtown Houston to Atlantacar 791.6 mi
12h 58m$145–209Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane IAH - ATL
4h 34m$91–489Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane HOU - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Atlantacar
6h 7m$169–893Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane IAH - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Atlantacar
6h 26m$169–896Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
18h 7m$152–232
Downtown Houston to Atlanta by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Houston to Atlanta is to bus via Atlanta which costs $130 - $180 and takes 15h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Houston to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Houston to Atlanta. However, there are services departing from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd and arriving at Atlanta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Downtown Houston to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Peachtree Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.
The distance between Downtown Houston and Atlanta is 719 miles. The road distance is 796.3 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Houston to Atlanta without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 15h 56m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Downtown Houston to Atlanta, including transfers.
Downtown Houston to Atlanta bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd station.
Downtown Houston to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Downtown Houston to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 15h 56m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $750 and takes 23h 54m.
What companies run services between Downtown Houston, TX, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta once daily. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 13h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–440
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Downtown Houston to Atlanta bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Atlanta station.
Downtown Houston to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Houston to Atlanta is 796 miles. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from Downtown Houston to Atlanta.
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