Find train tickets to Atlanta
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Cheapest day | Wednesday |
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Most expensive day | Monday |
Average price (round-trip) | $197 |
Average price (one-way) | $102 |
Top tips for finding Atlanta train tickets
- You’re likely to get the best deals for train tickets to Atlanta if you purchase your ticket in advance. Prior booking lets you save some big bucks since you can leverage the sale offer and minimize your expenditure. It’s wise to purchase your train ticket weeks before your trip when your train provider offers tickets on sale, usually between 10-12 weeks beforehand. Remember that this option often comes for the early bird, so you’ll have to be quick to score the deals.
- Long-distance travelers on a train to Atlanta should consider routes with slower journeys than direct voyages. A slightly longer route can save you some big money as the rail carrier compensates for the lost time with lower fares. When you book through KAYAK, you’ll have the freedom to choose between direct, one-stop, or two-stop journeys. A route with two train stops will usually be cheaper than the one with one or no stop.
- People with special needs can travel comfortably by seeking assistance when purchasing tickets. Various train companies provide help services both off and onboard the train, and you can also acquire cheaper tickets. Some assistance services include wheelchair accommodation and accessible restrooms, seats, and bedrooms. The staff can also help with the handling of your baggage when boarding or alighting. If you’re traveling as a passenger accompanying someone with a disability, you might also be eligible for a discounted ticket deal.
- Child travelers often have special tickets with better deals than the standard fares. Therefore, when it comes to children traveling on a train to Atlanta, we recommend that you book child tickets for your little one. That can often include discounts of up to half the price, and infants usually get to travel at no cost. However, the deal normally requires that the child travels with an adult passenger.
- Looking for cheap train tickets to Atlanta? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Atlanta for the following prices or less: From Birmingham $52, from Greenville $82, from New Orleans $97
- Atlanta's most searched train station on KAYAK is Atlanta Peachtree. It is located 3 miles from the city center.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel to Atlanta in the evening.
FAQs when traveling to Atlanta by train
What is the most popular train station in Atlanta?
Atlanta Peachtree is the most searched station in Atlanta by KAYAK users.
Which train companies travel to Atlanta?
Amtrak is the only train company serving Atlanta.
How long is the train journey to Atlanta from the closest popular cities?
Charlotte to Atlanta - 5h 48m
Greenville to Atlanta - 3h 12m
Alexandria to Atlanta - 13h 54m
Baltimore to Atlanta - 15h 28m
New Orleans to Atlanta - 12h 45m
Greensboro to Atlanta - 8h 11m
Birmingham to Atlanta - 4h 36m
Is it possible to take my pet onboard a train to Atlanta?
Amtrak to Atlanta trains allow travelers to board with their four-legged friends. However, the transport carrier puts weight restrictions at 20 pounds for both animals and pet carriers. You should expect to incur an additional charge for your pet, usually about $26. It’s also possible to renew your guest reward points to cater to your pet’s travel costs. Amtrak limits the number of pets per train, so it’s best to make reservations ahead of time.
Do any trains traveling to Atlanta have Wi-Fi?
Your journey to Atlanta aboard Amtrak trains will follow the Crescent route, one of the select trains that offer complimentary, basic Wi-Fi to passengers looking to have fun or catch some work online. However, the internet connectivity on the trains usually supports low bandwidth actions such as general web browsing, so it might not be possible to download large files or stream live music and videos.
What are the luggage restrictions for trains to Atlanta?
Travelers journeying to Atlanta by train are likely to board Amtrak trains that limit the amount of luggage you can bring on board. The normal allowance is two pieces each for personal and carry-on luggage as well as a maximum of four pieces of checked baggage, two at zero cost and the other two at around $20 each. When it comes to special luggage such as bikes, baby items, or firearms, you can bring them along in place of your carry-on or checked luggage but expect to incur an additional fee.
What are the transportation options to and from Atlanta Peachtree train station?
Bus lines 94 and 110 operate routes that pass nearby Peachtree railway station. A bus ride between downtown and the train station can cost around $6 and take a travel time of about 23min. Another travel option is by subway via the red or gold lines, with a trip time of roughly 24min and an average cost of $3. You can also choose to take a taxi that can last about 6min; most rides range in price between $12-16.
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