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How to get fromSacramento to Atlantaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SMF - ATL
    6h 3m
    $155–456

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 11h
    $390–591

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2d 19h
    $1,387–2,159

  4. Drive  2,447.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Atlantacar car 2,447.8 mi
    39h 14m
    $447–646

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SFO - ATL
    8h 35m
    $297–514

  6. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SJC - ATL
    9h 9m
    $238–817

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane OAK - ATL
    9h 39m
    $217–786

  8. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RNO - ATL
    8h 44m
    $179–743

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento 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 2h
    $1,584–2,607

Sacramento to Atlanta by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,106.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to Atlanta Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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