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How to get fromAmherst to Atlantaby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Amherst to Atlanta by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Charlottesville, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane CHO - ATL
    4h 24m
    $111–478

  2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane LYH - ATL
    7h 11m
    $74–426

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lynchburg to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    11h 57m
    $259–421

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    12h 15m
    $79–161

  5. Drive  458 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Atlantacar car 458 mi
    8h 2m
    $81–117

  6. Bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ROA - ATL
    6h 11m
    $85–434

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GSO - ATL
    6h 33m
    $157–539

  8. Bus, bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    3. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RIC - ATL
    7h 12m
    $177–266

Amherst to Atlanta by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Amherst, VA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lynchburg to Peachtree Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–390 and the journey takes 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Atlanta Bus Station via Lynchburg Amtrak Station, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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