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How to get fromPalo Alto to Atlantaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Palo Alto to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SJC - ATL
    6h 32m
    $191–762

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $395–651

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain train
    3d
    $735–1,746

  4. Drive  2,429 mi

    1. Drive from Palo Alto to Atlantacar car 2,429 mi
    38h 54m
    $444–641

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SFO - ATL
    6h 32m
    $257–451

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane OAK - ATL
    10h 1m
    $209–833

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant to Tucsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    $552–1,125

Palo Alto to Atlanta by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,135.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Palo Alto, CA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Atlanta Bus Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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