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Compare train and flight for New York, NY to Atlanta, TX
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Atlanta, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £378 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £378, while a flight costs an average of £418.
Distance: 1975 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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£418 Average Price | £378 Average Price Cheapest | £204 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 36h 38m Average total duration 36h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.9 - 11.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from New York, NY to Atlanta, TX
Compare the available ways to get from New York, NY to Atlanta, TX, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Atlanta, TX:
A train is £40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Atlanta, TX costing on average £418.
Other travel options to Atlanta, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 36h 38m.
You'll arrive about 15h 21m sooner (5h 29m by flight vs 20h 50m by car). Tickets start at around £418 compared to roughly £204 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.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Atlanta, TX
How to get to Atlanta, TX from New York, NY by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Atlanta, TX is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

21:23 6h29 New York, NY 3:52 Atlanta, TX £234 1 One-way 0 changes
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21:23 6h29 New York, NY 3:52 Atlanta, TX £234 1 One-way 0 changes
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21:23 6h29 New York, NY 3:52 Atlanta, TX £234 1 One-way 0 changes
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19:10 7h42 New York, NY 2:52 Atlanta, TX £419 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Atlanta, TX:
A train is £40 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Atlanta, TX costing on average £418.
Other travel options to Atlanta, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 36h 38m.
- Around 79 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Atlanta, TX as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Shreveport Regional Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Texarkana Station, Texarkana, AR.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Atlanta, TX by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, psa airlines, skywest airlines to go to Atlanta, TX by flight.
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