AMTRAK

Trains heading north and south make daily stops in Atlanta — one leaving for New York at 8:06 p.m., and another departing for New Orleans at 9:18 a.m.

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The New Orleans-bound train stops in Birmingham, Anniston and Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Meridian, Hattiesburg and Picayune, Miss.; and Slidell, La. Stops on the New York-bound train include Gainesville, Ga.; Clemson and Greenville, S.C.; Charlotte and Greensboro, N.C.; Washington; Baltimore; and Philadelphia. Fares vary depending on dates and accommodations.

Changing trains in Washington can speed up your trip. The Acela Express can reach speeds of up to 150 mph. It runs from Washington to Boston, with several stops in between.

The Amtrak station is at 1688 Peachtree St. N.W. For reservation and schedule information, 1-800-872-7245, www.amtrak.com.

GREYHOUND

The main terminal is at 232 Forsyth St. downtown. Last year, almost 1.5 million people rode Greyhound into or out of Atlanta, a spokeswoman said. The top 10 most frequent destinations and their one-way fares: New York, $95; Birmingham, $25; Charlotte, $43; Macon, $17; Savannah, $39; Nashville, $39; Columbus, $19, Chicago, $85; Jacksonville, $49; and Orlando, $69.

For rate and schedule information for buses leaving from Atlanta, 404-584-1728.

Other metro terminals: 333 Commerce Drive, Decatur, 404-373-3213; 438 Henry Ford II Ave., Hapeville, 404-762-9581; 1250 S. Marietta Parkway S.E., Marietta, 770-427-3011; 2125 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, 770-729-8544; and 1605 Ga. 138 S.E., Conyers. 770-785-9520.

Contact 1-800-231-2222 or www.greyhound.com for general fare, baggage and scheduling information and to learn about discounts for students and senior citizens.

—Nigel Andrades