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How to get fromSan Diego to Atlantaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SAN - ATL
    4h 30m
    $203–400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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 3h
    $410–629

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    2d 7h

  4. Drive  2,139 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Atlantacar car 2,139 mi
    33h 14m
    $391–564

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego 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
    2d 15h
    $1,350–2,247

San Diego to Atlanta by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,895.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 3h.

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