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How to get fromLos Angeles to Atlantaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAX - ATL
    6h 8m
    $251–1,516

  2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane BUR - ATL
    6h 38m
    $230–962

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2d
    $345–655

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    2d 11h
    $827–1,634

  5. Drive 2,156.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Atlantacar car 2,156.7 mi
    34h 13m
    $394–569

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ONT - ATL
    6h 56m
    $237–979

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SNA - ATL
    8h 59m
    $305–673

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SAN - ATL
    8h 46m
    $284–493

  9. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane PSP - ATL
    9h 3m
    $241–919

Los Angeles to Atlanta by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,964.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, 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 Los Angeles Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 2d.

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