GA → LA · about 426 miles
Atlanta to New Orleans bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 28 direct buses and trains a week from Atlanta to New Orleans. The fastest takes 9 hours 15 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:20 AM and the last at 7:40 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 9h 15m
- First departure
- 12:20 AM
- Last departure
- 7:40 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:20 AM | 8:35 AM | 9h 15m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:55 AM | 4:50 PM | 10h 55m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:08 AM | 9:12 PM | 13h 04m | Daily | Atlanta to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:40 PM | 5:30 AM +1 day | 10h 50m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Atlanta Where you get off in New Orleans The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Atlanta
Where buses and trains stop in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Return trip: New Orleans to Atlanta
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Atlanta to New Orleans?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 9 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 13 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Atlanta to New Orleans?
The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:40 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Atlanta to New Orleans?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Atlanta?
Buses and trains to New Orleans leave from Atlanta Amtrak station and Atlanta Bus Station.