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What is the best way to travel from San Diego to Atlanta, GA?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Buses to Atlanta, GA from San Diego. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
49h 55m
£225
£230
9
Flight
4h 11m
£80
£204
118

What is the cheapest way to reach Atlanta, GA from San Diego?

You can reach Atlanta, GA with just £80 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £80
Tuesday
from £85
Wednesday
from £83
Thursday
from £83
Friday
Saturday
from £95
Sunday
from £124

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 24m
    0
    06:30
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:54
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £80
  • Volaris
    16h 14m
    0
    23:59
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    19:13
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £164
  • Alaska Airlines
    4h 11m
    0
    11:03
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:14
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £227
  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    17:36
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £248
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    4h 11m
    0
    11:03
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:14
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £251

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    26h 36m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:36
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £85
  • United Airlines
    9h 16m
    0
    06:15
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:31
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £277
  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    17:36
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £277
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 37m
    0
    06:20
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    15:57
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £277
  • Alaska Airlines
    8h 25m
    0
    06:20
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    17:45
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £277
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    52h 5m
    0
    19:35
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    02:40
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £232
  • Greyhound US
    61h 45m
    0
    06:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    23:30
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £233
  • FlixBus
    54h 20m
    0
    13:35
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    22:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £233
  • FlixBus
    54h 45m
    0
    13:10
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    22:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £233
  • Greyhound US
    95h 30m
    0
    06:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    09:15
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £234

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    25h 11m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:11
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £83
  • Viva Aerobus
    20h 8m
    0
    20:05
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    19:13
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £142
  • Volaris
    13h 14m
    0
    07:30
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    23:44
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £164
  • United Airlines
    9h 16m
    0
    06:15
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:31
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £247
  • Alaska Airlines
    4h 11m
    0
    11:03
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:14
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £248

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 5m
    0
    11:49
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:54
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £83
  • Volaris
    14h 44m
    0
    06:00
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    23:44
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £174
  • Alaska Airlines
    12h 47m
    0
    17:10
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    08:57
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £197
  • United Airlines
    9h 16m
    0
    06:15
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:31
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £246
  • American Airlines
    6h 38m
    0
    06:20
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    15:58
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from £261

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    21h 37m
    0
    10:34
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:11
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £95
  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 37m
    0
    06:20
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    15:57
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £275
  • Alaska Airlines
    8h 31m
    0
    08:25
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    19:56
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £275
  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    17:36
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £275
  • United Airlines
    9h 55m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    19:55
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £275
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    52h 5m
    0
    19:35
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    02:40
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £225
  • FlixBus
    55h 40m
    0
    12:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    22:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £226
  • FlixBus
    52h 0m
    0
    07:55
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    14:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £226
  • FlixBus
    54h 45m
    0
    13:10
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    22:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £226
  • Greyhound US
    49h 55m
    0
    10:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    14:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £228

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Viva Aerobus
    33h 51m
    0
    19:55
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    08:46
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £124
  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 40m
    0
    21:45
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    21:25
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £125
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 54m
    0
    08:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:54
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Sun Country Airlines
    13h 3m
    0
    23:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    15:03
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £223
  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    17:36
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £246

What are the fastest trips from San Diego to Atlanta, GA?

You can get to Atlanta, GA from San Diego in just 4h 11m with a Flight from Alaska Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 4h 11m
Tuesday
from 6h 37m
Wednesday
from 4h 11m
Thursday
from 6h 38m
Friday
Saturday
from 6h 37m
Sunday
from 7h 36m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Alaska Airlines
    4h 11m
    0
    11:03
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:14
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £227
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    4h 11m
    0
    11:03
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:14
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £251
  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    17:36
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £248
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 24m
    0
    06:30
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:54
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £80
  • Volaris
    16h 14m
    0
    23:59
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    19:13
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £164

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 37m
    0
    06:20
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    15:57
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £277
  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    17:36
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £277
  • Alaska Airlines
    8h 25m
    0
    06:20
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    17:45
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £277
  • United Airlines
    9h 16m
    0
    06:15
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:31
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £277
  • Frontier Airlines
    26h 36m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    12:36
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £85
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    52h 5m
    0
    19:35
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    02:40
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £232
  • FlixBus
    54h 20m
    0
    13:35
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    22:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £233
  • FlixBus
    54h 45m
    0
    13:10
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    22:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £233
  • Greyhound US
    61h 45m
    0
    06:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    23:30
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £233
  • Greyhound US
    95h 30m
    0
    06:45
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    09:15
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £234

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Alaska Airlines
    4h 11m
    0
    11:03
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:14
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £248
  • United Airlines
    9h 16m
    0
    06:15
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:31
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £247
  • Volaris
    13h 14m
    0
    07:30
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    23:44
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £164
  • Viva Aerobus
    20h 8m
    0
    20:05
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    19:13
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £142
  • Frontier Airlines
    25h 11m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:11
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £83

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • American Airlines
    6h 38m
    0
    06:20
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    15:58
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from £261
  • United Airlines
    9h 16m
    0
    06:15
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:31
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £246
  • Alaska Airlines
    12h 47m
    0
    17:10
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    08:57
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £197
  • Volaris
    14h 44m
    0
    06:00
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    23:44
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from £174
  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 5m
    0
    11:49
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:54
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £83

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Alaska Airlines
    6h 37m
    0
    06:20
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    15:57
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £275
  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    17:36
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £275
  • Alaska Airlines
    8h 31m
    0
    08:25
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    19:56
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £275
  • United Airlines
    9h 55m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    19:55
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £275
  • Frontier Airlines
    21h 37m
    0
    10:34
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    11:11
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £95
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    49h 55m
    0
    10:00
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    14:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £228
  • FlixBus
    52h 0m
    0
    07:55
    San Diego
    La Jolla Village
    14:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £226
  • Greyhound US
    52h 5m
    0
    19:35
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    02:40
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £225
  • FlixBus
    54h 45m
    0
    13:10
    San Diego
    Seaport Village
    22:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £226
  • FlixBus
    55h 40m
    0
    12:15
    San Diego
    Old Town Transit Center
    22:55
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £226

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    7h 36m
    0
    07:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    17:36
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £246
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 54m
    0
    08:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    18:54
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £208
  • Sun Country Airlines
    13h 3m
    0
    23:00
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    15:03
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from £223
  • Frontier Airlines
    20h 40m
    0
    21:45
    San Diego Airport
    San Diego Airport
    21:25
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £125
  • Viva Aerobus
    33h 51m
    0
    19:55
    Tijuana Airport
    Tijuana Airport
    08:46
    Atlanta Airport
    Atlanta Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £124
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a 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, University Av & Bancroft St Coach Stop or Old Town Transit Center, while in Atlanta, GA you will be arriving at Garnett Transit Station, Southeastern Stages Coach 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 6 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 £80 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 Alaska Airlines: you will get to Atlanta, GA in just 4h 11m.

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 Alaska Airlines, United Airlines 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 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 Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 5 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 6 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 3,036.3 km.

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 £80 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 4h 11m with a Flight from Alaska 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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