How to get to Atlanta, GA from New York, NY

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Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Atlanta, GA

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £92, while a flight costs an average of £293.

Distance: 1200 km

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£293

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£229

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£92

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£143

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6h 28m

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4h 28m

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19h 13m

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20h 29m

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19h 59m

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13h 22m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.2 - 3.0kg

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Compare ways to travel from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA

Compare the available ways to get from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA is a coach with an average price of £92.

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA:

A coach is £137 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA costing on average £229.

A coach is £201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA costing on average £293.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 28m.

Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 13m.

Coach takes on average 20h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New York, NY and Atlanta, GA including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 54m sooner (4h 28m by flight vs 13h 22m by car). Tickets start at around £293 compared to roughly £143 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA

How to get to Atlanta, GA from New York, NY by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: New York, NY to Atlanta, GA

Travel to Atlanta, GA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA.

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There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Atlanta, GA including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA is a coach with an average price of £92.

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA:

A coach is £137 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA costing on average £229.

A coach is £201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA costing on average £293.

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 28m.

Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 13m.

Coach takes on average 20h 29m.

The New York, NY to Atlanta, GA distance is approximately 1200 km.
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA is:
  • Around 85 flights per day.
  • Around 43 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Atlanta, GA as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA:
  • Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Peachtree Station, Atlanta, GA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Atlanta, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Atlanta, GA by train.
  • Travel with United, frontier airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Atlanta, GA by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Atlanta, GA by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 19 direct flights per day with United, frontier airlines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, Delta Air Lines.
  • 10 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA often also extend their vacation to go to Miami, FL, Chicago, IL, Orlando, FL, Washington, DC, Dallas, TX. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Atlanta, GA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from New York, NY to Atlanta, GA, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

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