There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Atlanta by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Charlottesville, fly
best- Take the bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane CHO - ATL
4h 24m$111–488Drive 458 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Atlantacar 458 mi
8h 2m$76–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
11h 57m$259–421Bus
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
12h 15m$79–156Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane LYH - ATL
7h 11m$79–436Bus to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, fly
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane ROA - ATL
6h 37m$85–443Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane GSO - ATL
6h 39m$157–549
Amherst to Atlanta by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Atlanta is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Atlanta is to bus and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $110 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Lynchburg Transit Center and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Lynchburg and arriving at Peachtree Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Amherst and Atlanta is 526 miles. The road distance is 460.7 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Atlanta without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs $250 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Amherst to Atlanta, including transfers.
Amherst to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Amherst to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lynchburg station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Atlanta is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs $250 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 12h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $440 and takes 7h 11m.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $12–35
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Amherst to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Amherst to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peachtree Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Atlanta is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Amherst to Atlanta.
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