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

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SAN - ATL
    5h 46m
    $206–408

  2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SMF - ATL
    5h 57m
    $155–706

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2d
    $400–602

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    2d 11h
    $1,373–2,117

  5. Drive  2,156.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Atlantacar car 2,156.7 mi
    34h 13m
    $357–515

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAX - ATL
    5h 59m
    $211–296

  7. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SJC - ATL
    6h 19m
    $168–758

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ONT - ATL
    6h 36m
    $196–527

  9. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SNA - ATL
    7h 40m
    $457–657

California to Atlanta by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,899.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between California, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 2d.

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