There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane LAX - ATL
4h 33m$212–407Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
2d 1h$338–663Train, bus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus Houston
2d 4h$642–1,288Drive 2,170.6 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlantacar 2,170.6 mi
34h 37m$397–573Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
2d 13h$768–1,763
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta is to fly which costs $210 - $410 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $210 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Peachtree Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Atlanta is 1962 miles. The road distance is 2183.3 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $330 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $210 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 13h.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Atlanta Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $210–410
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Atlanta is 3h ahead of Los Angeles Airport (LAX). It is currently 8:43 AM in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and 11:43 AM in Atlanta.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta is 2183 miles. It takes approximately 34h 37m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Atlanta.
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