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

The distance between Philadelphia and Atlanta is around 684 miles (1,101km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Philadelphia to Atlanta by plane, train, 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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Atlanta (ATL).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $135
Operated by

Spirit Airlines

+ 5 others

4 similiar routes

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Bus via Washington DC

Take the bus to Washington DC and then to Atlanta Downtown.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $45

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Washington Union Station then take the bus to Atlanta GA.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Atlanta.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance776 miles (1,249km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Philadelphia and Atlanta

There are several options for getting from Philadelphia to Atlanta by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $45 and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $135.

The distance between Philadelphia and Atlanta is around 684 miles (1,101km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 666 miles (1,071km)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Philadelphia and Atlanta by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to Atlanta is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx $135.

The cheapest way to travel between Philadelphia and Atlanta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $45 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Philadelphia and Atlanta. We recommend that you fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Atlanta (ATL). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Philadelphia and Atlanta. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Philadelphia and Atlanta with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 21h 55m.

Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA run regular bus services between Philadelphia and Atlanta. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Philadelphia and Atlanta. Flights depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Philadelphia and Atlanta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.

Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta and United Airlines fly between Philadelphia and Atlanta. Flights depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and and arrive into Atlanta (ATL). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.

The flight from Philadelphia to Atlanta typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 Philadelphia and Atlanta. The distance is around 776 miles (1,249km) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Philadelphia to Atlanta is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around $135.

How do I get from Philadelphia to Atlanta

Compare travel optionsbetween Philadelphia and Atlanta

Transport options from Philadelphia to Atlanta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3hrs
$135
hourly1,101km (684 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
$180
hourly1,114km (692 miles)
Train to West Trenton, Fly3h 50m
$145
hourly1,197km (744 miles)
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, Fly4h 10m
$165
every 3 hours1,341km (833 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
$315
twice daily1,232km (766 miles)
Bus via Washington DC + 1 similar
14h 45m
$45
4 times a week1,261km (784 miles)
Bus21h 55m
$120
once daily1,366km (849 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 20m
$165
once daily1,259km (783 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
$77
on demand1,249km (776 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