Trains to Atlanta
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 5 railway stations in Atlanta: Peachtree Station, Atlanta Union Station, Atlanta Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal, Atlanta Union Station, Atlanta Union Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Atlanta
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Chattanooga | United States | 167 km (104 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Atlanta to Birmingham | United States | 225 km (140 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Atlanta to Huntsville | United States | 230 km (143 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Atlanta to Montgomery | United States | 235 km (146 mi) | about 3 h 11 min |
| Atlanta to Knoxville | United States | 250 km (155 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Atlanta to Columbia | United States | 311 km (193 mi) | about 4 h 12 min |
| Atlanta to Nashville | United States | 346 km (215 mi) | about 4 h 41 min |
| Atlanta to Savannah | United States | 358 km (223 mi) | about 4 h 51 min |
| Atlanta to Charlotte | United States | 364 km (226 mi) | about 4 h 56 min |
| Atlanta to Tallahassee | United States | 368 km (229 mi) | about 4 h 59 min |
| Atlanta to North Charleston | United States | 422 km (262 mi) | about 5 h 43 min |
| Atlanta to Charleston | United States | 428 km (266 mi) | about 5 h 48 min |
| Atlanta to New York City | United States | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Atlanta to Toronto | Canada | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 16 h 5 min |
| Atlanta to Brooklyn | United States | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Atlanta to Chicago | United States | 945 km (587 mi) | about 12 h 47 min |
| Atlanta to Queens | United States | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 16 h 22 min |
| Atlanta to Houston | United States | 1,128 km (701 mi) | about 15 h 15 min |
| Atlanta to Philadelphia | United States | 1,071 km (666 mi) | about 14 h 29 min |
| Atlanta to San Antonio | United States | 1,419 km (881 mi) | about 19 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Atlanta have?
Peachtree Station, Atlanta Union Station, Atlanta Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal, Atlanta Union Station, Atlanta Union Station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.