There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, line 55 bus
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ATL - MSY
- Take the bus from Elk Pl. and Canal St. to University of New Orleansbus
4h 36m$86–458Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
10h 26m$77–137Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
14h 17m$174–338Drive 456.6 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Mandevillecar 456.6 mi
7h 27m$84–121Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane ATL - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
6h 43m$114–512
Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain is to fly and line 55 bus which takes 4h 36m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Lake Pontchartrain. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at University of New Orleans via Elk Pl. and Canal St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Lake Pontchartrain. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Canal + S. Rampart via UPT Streetcar Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
The distance between Atlanta and Lake Pontchartrain is 455 miles. The road distance is 459.2 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain without a car is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain, including transfers.
Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 14h 17m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Lake Pontchartrain, LA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $170–340 and the journey takes 13h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 504-248-3900
- Website
- norta.com
Bus from Elk Pl. and Canal St. to University of New Orleans
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.norta.com
- Standard fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New Orleans Bus Station.
Lake Pontchartrain is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 7:31 PM in Atlanta and 6:31 PM in Lake Pontchartrain.
Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain.
There are 1094+ hotels available in Lake Pontchartrain.







