There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MSY - ATL
1h 43m$78–582Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
10h 27m$74–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
14h 15m$162–354Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Atlanta478.9 mi
7h 52mDrive 478.9 mi
- Drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlantacar 478.9 mi
7h 52m$88–127
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Kenner Terminal Parking Garage and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Main Library and New Orleans Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Peachtree Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Atlanta is 436 miles. The road distance is 481.7 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 10h 27m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta, including transfers.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta is to fly which takes 1h 43m and costs $75 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 10h 27m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between New Orleans Airport (MSY), USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New Orleans-MSY to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of New Orleans Airport (MSY). It is currently 11:27 AM in New Orleans Airport (MSY) and 12:27 PM in Atlanta.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peachtree Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta is 482 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from New Orleans Airport (MSY) to Atlanta.
There are 1760+ hotels available in Atlanta.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Orleans Airport (MSY) and Atlanta. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.