How to travel from Detroit to Atlanta, United States of America

The distance between Detroit and Atlanta is around 626 miles (1,007km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Detroit to Atlanta by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Atlanta (ATL).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $85
Operated by

Spirit Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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car
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Drive

Drive to Atlanta.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Distance709 miles (1,141km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Detroit and Atlanta

There are several options for getting from Detroit to Atlanta by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $85 and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Detroit and Atlanta is around 626 miles (1,007km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 597 miles (962km)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Detroit and Atlanta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Detroit to Atlanta is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx $85.

The cheapest way to travel between Detroit and Atlanta, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $85 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Detroit and Atlanta. We recommend that you fly from Detroit (DTW) to Atlanta (ATL). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Detroit and Atlanta. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Detroit and Atlanta with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16h 55m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Detroit and Atlanta. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Detroit and Atlanta. Flights depart from Detroit (DTW) and arrive at Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Detroit and Atlanta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta fly between Detroit and Atlanta. Flights depart from Detroit (DTW) and and arrive into Atlanta (ATL). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Detroit to Atlanta typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Detroit (DTW) and and arrive into Atlanta (ATL).

The closest major airport to Atlanta is Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (ATL) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Atlanta. Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) (MCN) and Columbus Airport (CSG) (CSG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Detroit and Atlanta. The distance is around 709 miles (1,141km) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Detroit to Atlanta is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around $85.

How do I get from Detroit to Atlanta

Compare travel optionsbetween Detroit and Atlanta

Transport options from Detroit to Atlanta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 25m
$85
hourly1,007km (626 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
$100
once daily1,192km (741 miles)
Drive
12hrs
$70
on demand1,141km (709 miles)

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Airports near Atlanta

The following major airports near Atlanta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

ATL
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Atlanta
MCN
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84 miles (135km) from Atlanta
CSG
Columbus Airport (CSG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91 miles (147km) from Atlanta