How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to Atlanta?

The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Atlanta start from £176. The average price for this train route is around £390. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Atlanta?

The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Atlanta is 3d 12h, covering a distance of 1928 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Atlanta route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Atlanta?

The earliest train from Los Angeles to Atlanta departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Train Los Angeles to Atlanta from £229 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Atlanta on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	22:00	Union Station	2d 22h	23:00	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest
Train	22:00	Union Station	2d 22h	23:00	Peachtree Station	No tags
Train	17:19	Union Station	3d 12h	08:43	Peachtree Station	No tags

Next departures from Los Angeles to Atlanta on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	17:19	Union Station	3d 12h	08:43	Peachtree Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Los Angeles to Atlanta on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	17:19	Union Station	3d 12h	08:43	Peachtree Station	Cheapest
	Train	17:19	Union Station	3d 12h	08:43	Peachtree Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 08:20 PST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles to Atlanta

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

2d 4hAverage duration

1928 milesDistance

78kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£95 - £515	Average duration2d 4h	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£176 - £2,235	Average duration3d 12h	CO₂ emissions 283kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,636 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5636 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £176

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to Atlanta?
The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Atlanta start from £176. The average price for this train route is around £390. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Atlanta?
The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Atlanta is 3d 12h, covering a distance of 1928 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Atlanta route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Atlanta?
The earliest train from Los Angeles to Atlanta departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£1,766

10/12

£278

Today

£1,856

12/12

£229

13/12

£272

14/12

No data

15/12

£2,053

16/12

£1,966

The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £229

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £229 to £2,485 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £229, which is on 2025-12-12.