LA → GA · about 426 miles
New Orleans to Atlanta bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 28 direct buses and trains a week from New Orleans to Atlanta. The fastest takes 8 hours 30 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:05 AM and the last at 8:50 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 8h 30m
- First departure
- 8:05 AM
- Last departure
- 8:50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:05 AM | 8:10 PM | 11h 05m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:10 AM | 11:00 PM | 12h 50m | Daily | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Atlanta | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:25 PM | 10:55 PM | 8h 30m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:50 PM | 7:25 AM +1 day | 9h 35m | Daily | New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in New Orleans Where you get off in Atlanta The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in New Orleans
- New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal Map of New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Atlanta
Return trip: Atlanta to New Orleans
Questions
How long is the bus or train from New Orleans to Atlanta?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 8 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 50 minutes.
What time is the first departure from New Orleans to Atlanta?
The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from New Orleans to Atlanta?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in New Orleans?
Buses and trains to Atlanta leave from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.