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How to get fromAtlanta to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Atlanta to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ATL - LAX
    7h 4m
    $110–386

  2. 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
    $364–685

  3. Bus, train via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus Atlanta
    2. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2d 4h
    $486–1,074

  4. Drive 2,157.9 mi

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

  5. 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
    7h 59m
    $218–442

  6. 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 52m
    $192–866

  7. 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
    10h 22m
    $174–468

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ATL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    10h 23m
    $220–918

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the train from Longview to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 14h
    $520–1,152

Atlanta to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 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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