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How to get fromSanta Monica to Atlantaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LAX - ATL
    6h 21m
    $99–336

  2. Bus via Irving (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 2h
    $187–432

  3. Train, bus via New Orleans

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2d 9h
    $249–654

  4. Drive 2,172.4 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Atlantacar car 2,172.4 mi
    34h 30m
    $397–573

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane BUR - ATL
    8h 21m
    $213–467

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ONT - ATL
    9h 18m
    $177–721

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SNA - ATL
    10h 34m
    $150–461

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2d 6h
    $172–442

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2d 12h
    $257–542

Santa Monica to Atlanta by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Atlanta Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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