There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Metairie by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ATL - MSY
3h 39m$68–264Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
10h 32m$81–145Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
13h 59m$125–276Drive 471.4 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Metairiecar 471.4 mi
7h 43m$86–125
Atlanta to Metairie by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Metairie is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Metairie is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $65 - $270.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Metairie. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Cemeteries Transit Center via UPT Streetcar Bay 1 and Canal at N. Rampart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
The distance between Atlanta and Metairie is 443 miles. The road distance is 474.1 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Metairie without a car is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Atlanta to Metairie, including transfers.
Atlanta to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Metairie is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $65 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 10h 32m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 13h 59m.
Metairie is 1h behind Atlanta. It is currently 10:44 AM in Atlanta and 9:44 AM in Metairie.
Atlanta to Metairie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Metairie, LA, USA?
Delta, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- 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 New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Metairie is 474 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Atlanta to Metairie.
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