There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SAN - ATL
4h 39m$248–411Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2d 4h$384–728Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
2d 7h$678–1,337Drive 2,139 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Atlantacar 2,139 mi
33h 14m$391–564Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain
2d 15h$801–1,723
San Diego to Atlanta by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Atlanta is to fly which costs $240 - $420 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $240 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Peachtree Station via Los Angeles and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between San Diego and Atlanta is 1907 miles. The road distance is 2151.5 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $380 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from San Diego to Atlanta, including transfers.
San Diego to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Atlanta is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $240 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also train, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 15h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Atlanta Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–440
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Atlanta is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 6:11 PM in San Diego and 9:11 PM in Atlanta.
San Diego to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Atlanta is 2151 miles. It takes approximately 33h 14m to drive from San Diego to Atlanta.
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