What is the best way to travel from San Diego to Atlanta, GA?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to Atlanta, GA from San Diego. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Atlanta, GA from San Diego?
You can get to Atlanta, GA with just $114 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Frontier Airlines44h 40m06:33 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport6:13 PMAtlanta AirportAtlanta Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 6:33:00 PM to Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Airport (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 6:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 40m
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Volaris22h 13m010:30 PMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport11:43 PMAtlanta AirportAtlanta Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 3/22/2026 10:30:00 PM to Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Airport (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 11:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 13m
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Alaska Airlines15h 34m03:48 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport10:22 AMAtlanta AirportAtlanta Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 3:48:00 PM to Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Airport (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 10:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $263 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 34m
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United Airlines8h 50m010:30 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport10:20 AMAtlanta AirportAtlanta Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 10:30:00 PM to Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Airport (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $280 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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JetBlue Airways10h 53m09:00 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport10:53 AMAtlanta AirportAtlanta Airport0EconomyA Flight from JetBlue Airways goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 9:00:00 PM to Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Airport (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 10:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $299 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 53m
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FlixBus54h 20m01:35 PMSan DiegoLa Jolla Village10:55 PMAtlanta, GAGarnett Transit Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 3/22/2026 1:35:00 PM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 20m
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Greyhound US52h 5m07:35 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center2:40 AMAtlanta, GAGarnett Transit Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 3/22/2026 7:35:00 PM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 5m
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FlixBus52h 20m07:35 AMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center2:55 PMAtlanta, GAGarnett Transit Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 3/22/2026 7:35:00 AM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 20m
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FlixBus52h 35m03:55 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center11:30 PMAtlanta, GAGarnett Transit Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 3/22/2026 3:55:00 PM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 35m
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Greyhound US50h 5m09:50 AMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center2:55 PMAtlanta, GAGarnett Transit Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 3/22/2026 9:50:00 AM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
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What are the fastest trips from San Diego to Atlanta, GA?
You can get to Atlanta, GA from San Diego in just 8h 50m with a Flight from United Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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United Airlines8h 50m010:30 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport10:20 AMAtlanta AirportAtlanta Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 10:30:00 PM to Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Airport (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $280 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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JetBlue Airways10h 53m09:00 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport10:53 AMAtlanta AirportAtlanta Airport0EconomyA Flight from JetBlue Airways goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 9:00:00 PM to Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Airport (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 10:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $299 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 53m
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Alaska Airlines15h 34m03:48 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport10:22 AMAtlanta AirportAtlanta Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 3:48:00 PM to Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Airport (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 10:22:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $263 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 34m
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Volaris22h 13m010:30 PMTijuana AirportTijuana Airport11:43 PMAtlanta AirportAtlanta Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Tijuana Airport, Tijuana Airport (Mexico) at 3/22/2026 10:30:00 PM to Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Airport (USA) arriving at 3/23/2026 11:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 13m
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Frontier Airlines44h 40m06:33 PMSan Diego AirportSan Diego Airport6:13 PMAtlanta AirportAtlanta Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from San Diego Airport, San Diego Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 6:33:00 PM to Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Airport (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 6:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 40m
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Greyhound US50h 5m09:50 AMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center2:55 PMAtlanta, GAGarnett Transit Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 3/22/2026 9:50:00 AM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 5m
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Greyhound US52h 5m07:35 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center2:40 AMAtlanta, GAGarnett Transit Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 3/22/2026 7:35:00 PM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 5m
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FlixBus52h 20m07:35 AMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center2:55 PMAtlanta, GAGarnett Transit Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 3/22/2026 7:35:00 AM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 20m
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FlixBus52h 35m03:55 PMSan DiegoOld Town Transit Center11:30 PMAtlanta, GAGarnett Transit Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Old Town Transit Center, San Diego (USA) at 3/22/2026 3:55:00 PM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 35m
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FlixBus54h 20m01:35 PMSan DiegoLa Jolla Village10:55 PMAtlanta, GAGarnett Transit Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from La Jolla Village, San Diego (USA) at 3/22/2026 1:35:00 PM to Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) arriving at 3/24/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 20m
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Bus from San Diego to Atlanta, GA
What are the most popular stations in San Diego and Atlanta, GA?
In San Diego, you will usually depart from San Ysidro Transit Center, Old Town Transit Center or University Av & Bancroft St Bus Stop, while in Atlanta, GA you will be arriving at Garnett Transit Station, Southeastern Stages Bus Station or Civic Center MARTA Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Atlanta, GA from San Diego? With 10 connections between 2 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between San Diego and Atlanta, GA, you can pay as low as $114 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from United Airlines: you will get to Atlanta, GA in just 8h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting San Diego and Atlanta, GA are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in San Diego and Atlanta, GA is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from San Diego Airport or to Druid Hills, GA, and look at flights from Tijuana Airport, and landing at Atlanta De Kalb / Peachtree Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from San Diego to Atlanta, GA?
The most popular companies between San Diego and Atlanta, GA, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US
Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Volaris, Alaska Airlines and 2 more.
All you need to know when you travel from San Diego to Atlanta, GA
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from San Diego to Atlanta, GA. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from San Diego to Atlanta, GA
How can I reach Atlanta, GA from San Diego?
Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Atlanta, GA from San Diego.
How far is Atlanta, GA from San Diego?
The distance between San Diego and Atlanta, GA is 1,887.3 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between San Diego and Atlanta, GA?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 82 kgs of CO2, a train 106 kgs, a car 516 kgs, and a flight 747 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from San Diego to Atlanta, GA?
You can get to Atlanta, GA with just $114 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.
What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Atlanta, GA?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Atlanta, GA in just 8h 50m with a Flight from United Airlines.
More routes to San Diego and to Atlanta, GA
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to San Diego and to Atlanta, GA. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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