# Los Angeles → Atlanta Freight Lane

> 2,175-mile freight corridor between Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA. Dominant load: Dry Van. Market balance: Carrier-favorable.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-27

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## Key facts

- Distance: 2,175 miles
- Dominant load type: Dry Van
- FTL transit: 2–4 days
- LTL transit: 5–7 days
- Intermodal transit: 5–7 days
- Market balance: Carrier-favorable
- Seasonal peak: Q4

## About this lane

Los Angeles to Atlanta is a 2,175-mile lane driven by West Coast port imports flowing into Atlanta's massive Southeast distribution hub. Home Depot's global HQ, UPS's worldwide hub, Coca-Cola, and hundreds of regional DCs make Atlanta one of the largest inbound freight markets in the U.S. — creating sustained carrier-favorable demand from the West Coast. Intermodal via NS or CSX is competitive and heavily used on this lane.

## Market conditions

Atlanta's massive retail distribution complex creates strong inbound demand from the West Coast, keeping this lane carrier-favorable with rates above national averages.

## Seasonal pattern

Atlanta's Home Depot, UPS, and major retail DCs drive peak holiday demand that significantly tightens capacity on this lane Q4.

## Coverage zones

**Origin (Los Angeles, CA):** Inland Empire (Ontario, Fontana), Long Beach, Vernon, Commerce

**Destination (Atlanta, GA):** Atlanta metro, Kennesaw, Norcross, McDonough, Savannah port

## Common load types

- Dry Van *(dominant)*
- Reefer
- Intermodal
- LTL

## Top brokers serving this lane

- [C.H. Robinson](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/ch-robinson-worldwide/)
- [TQL](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/total-quality-logistics/)
- [Arrive Logistics](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/arrive-logistics/)
- [Schneider National](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/schneider-brokerage/)
- [Werner Enterprises](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/werner-brokerage/)

## Related freight lanes

- [Atlanta → Los Angeles](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/atlanta-to-los-angeles/) — 2,175 mi, Dry Van
- [Los Angeles → Chicago](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/los-angeles-to-chicago/) — 2,015 mi, Dry Van
- [Chicago → Atlanta](https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/freight-lanes/chicago-to-atlanta/) — 720 mi, Dry Van

## Sources

- Lane data: industry-standard transit times + DAT/Truckstop spot rate market conditions
- Broker recommendations: directory editorial selection based on Transport Topics rankings + active carrier networks on this corridor