There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Helen by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi via Gainesville
best- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Gainesville Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the taxi from Gainesville Station to Helentaxi
1h 37m$87–121Drive 86 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Helencar 86 mi
1h 40m$16–23Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus Greyhound US0670
- Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi
2h 6m$89–116Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Toccoa Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the taxi from Toccoa Station to Helentaxi
2h 19m$85–131
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Helen is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Helen is to train and taxi via Gainesville which takes 1h 37m and costs $85 - $130.
The distance between Atlanta and Helen is 82 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Helen without a car is to train and taxi via Gainesville which takes 1h 37m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Atlanta to Helen, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Helen is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Atlanta to Helen.
There are 281+ hotels available in Helen.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Helen, GA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Helen. However, you can take the train to Gainesville Station then take the taxi to Helen. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gainesville then take the taxi to Helen.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to Gainesville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Peachtree Station to Toccoa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $65–100
Taxi Cab El Sol
- Phone
- +1-770-875-0936
- Website
- taxi-cab-el-sol.business.site
Taxi Cab El Sol
- Phone
- +1-770-875-0936
- Website
- taxi-cab-el-sol.business.site
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