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

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There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly, line 55 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ATL - MSY
    2. Take the bus from Elk Pl. and Canal St. to University of New Orleansbus bus
    4h 39m
    $86–278

  2. Drive 456.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atlanta to Mandevillecar car 456.6 mi
    7h 28m
    $84–121

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    10h 26m
    $89–162

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    14h 7m
    $156–329

Atlanta to Lake Pontchartrain by bus and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $85–160 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $150–330 and the journey takes 12h 54m.

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