There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Atlanta by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane AUS - ATL
3h 54m$214–465Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SAT - ATL
6h 5m$145–639Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus Houston
18h 32m$262–322Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain
33h 29m$366–762Drive 918.8 mi
- Drive from Austin to Atlantacar 918.8 mi
15h 36m$168–243Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus Austin
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
20h 35m$249–379Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Longviewtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
24h 47m$216–421
Austin to Atlanta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Atlanta is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $210 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Atlanta. However, there are services departing from Austin Doubletree University Area and arriving at Atlanta via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Peachtree Station via San Antonio Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 29m.
The distance between Austin and Atlanta is 832 miles. The road distance is 924.2 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Atlanta without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 18h 32m and costs $260 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Austin to Atlanta, including transfers.
Austin to Atlanta bus services, operated by Vonlane, depart from Austin Doubletree University Area station.
Austin to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $210 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $260 - $330 and takes 18h 32m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 33h 29m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Five Points Station via Hyatt Regency Houston, Theater District Rusk EB, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, and Doraville Station in around 18h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Austin to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $127–147
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- low
- $127
- high
- $147
Bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $127–147
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- low
- $127
- high
- $147
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Atlanta bus services, operated by Vonlane, arrive at Hyatt Regency Houston station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 1:50 PM in Austin and 2:50 PM in Atlanta.
Austin to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Atlanta is 924 miles. It takes approximately 15h 36m to drive from Austin to Atlanta.
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