What is the cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Effingham?

The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Effingham is to bus and train which costs $90 - $180 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Atlanta to Effingham?

The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Effingham is to fly and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $140 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Atlanta and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Effingham via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Atlanta and Effingham?

No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Effingham Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 28m.

How far is it from Atlanta to Effingham?

The distance between Atlanta and Effingham is 609 miles. The road distance is 512.1 miles.

How do I travel from Atlanta to Effingham without a car?

The best way to get from Atlanta to Effingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h and costs $90 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Atlanta to Effingham?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Atlanta to Effingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Atlanta to Effingham bus from?

Atlanta to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Atlanta to Effingham train from?

Atlanta to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.

Train or bus from Atlanta to Effingham?

The best way to get from Atlanta to Effingham is to train which takes 29h 28m and costs $390 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 14h 15m.

Where does the Atlanta to Effingham bus arrive?

Atlanta to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Atlanta and Effingham?

Effingham is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 11:44 PM in Atlanta and 10:44 PM in Effingham.

Where does the Atlanta to Effingham train arrive?

Atlanta to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Atlanta to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Effingham is 512 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Atlanta to Effingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Atlanta to Effingham?

Book your Atlanta to Effingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Atlanta to Effingham?

Book your Atlanta to Effingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 18+ hotels available in Effingham.

Atlanta to Effingham - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ATL - STL
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus
6h 19m
$140–784
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
11h
$92–172
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Effingham Stationtrain City of New Orleans
29h 28m
$393–798
Drive 509.1 mi
1. Drive from Atlanta to Effinghamcar 509.1 mi
9h 10m
$93–135
Fly to Indianapolis, bus
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ATL - IND
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Effinghambus
7h 35m
$134–350
Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus, train
1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ATL - BMI
2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain
8h 22m
$102–484
Bus
1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0186
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus Greyhound US0421
14h 15m
$93–183

Atlanta to Effingham by bus and train

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11hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Atlanta to Effingham.

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Distance: 605.8 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Peachtree Station to Effingham Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 29h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Effingham via St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 15m.

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