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How to get fromAtlanta to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Atlanta to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATL - SAN
    6h 38m
    $184–858

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ATL - SFO
    7h 22m
    $108–436

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2d 1h
    $376–686

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 12h
    $606–1,381

  5. Drive 2,157.9 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Los Angelescar car 2,157.9 mi
    34h 12m
    $394–569

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATL - LAX
    7h
    $110–386

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ATL - SMF
    6h 57m
    $214–956

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ATL - SJC
    7h 9m
    $238–1,008

  9. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane ATL - BUR
    8h 5m
    $208–612

  10. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ATL - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $192–816

  11. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ATL - SNA
    9h 12m
    $188–708

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 23h
    $615–1,511

Atlanta to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and California, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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