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.
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 from Philadelphia (PHL) to Atlanta (ATL).
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Take the bus to Washington DC and then to Atlanta Downtown.
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Take the train to Washington Union Station then take the bus to Atlanta GA.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 4 similar | 3hrs | $135 | hourly | 1,101km (684 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | $180 | hourly | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Train to West Trenton, Fly | 3h 50m | $145 | hourly | 1,197km (744 miles) |
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, Fly | 4h 10m | $165 | every 3 hours | 1,341km (833 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 30m | $315 | twice daily | 1,232km (766 miles) |
Bus via Washington DC + 1 similar | 14h 45m | $45 | 4 times a week | 1,261km (784 miles) |
Bus | 21h 55m | $120 | once daily | 1,366km (849 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14h 20m | $165 | once daily | 1,259km (783 miles) |
Drive | 13h 20m | $77 | on demand | 1,249km (776 miles) |
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The following major airports near Atlanta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.