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

The distance between Jacksonville and Atlanta is around 296 miles (476km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville (JAX) to Atlanta (ATL).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $165
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Atlanta GA.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $60
Operated by

Megabus

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car
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Drive

Drive to Atlanta.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance346 miles (556km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jacksonville and Atlanta

There are several options for getting from Jacksonville to Atlanta by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $60 and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $165.

The distance between Jacksonville and Atlanta is around 296 miles (476km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285 miles (459km)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Jacksonville and Atlanta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jacksonville to Atlanta is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx $165.

The cheapest way to travel between Jacksonville and Atlanta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $60 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jacksonville and Atlanta. We recommend that you fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Atlanta (ATL). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jacksonville and Atlanta. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jacksonville and Atlanta with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 15m.

Megabus run regular bus services between Jacksonville and Atlanta. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jacksonville and Atlanta. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) and arrive at Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Jacksonville and Atlanta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly between Jacksonville and Atlanta. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) and and arrive into Atlanta (ATL). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Jacksonville to Atlanta typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Jacksonville (JAX) 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 Jacksonville and Atlanta. The distance is around 346 miles (556km) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jacksonville to Atlanta is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around $165.

How do I get from Jacksonville to Atlanta

Compare travel optionsbetween Jacksonville and Atlanta

Transport options from Jacksonville to Atlanta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
$165
hourly476km (296 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 35m
$230
5 times a week554km (344 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
$60
twice daily557km (346 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
$35
on demand556km (346 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