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How to get fromAtlanta to Amherstby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ATL - CHO
    2. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    5h 2m
    $104–448

  2. Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane ATL - LYH
    7h 54m
    $68–400

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent
    11h 33m
    $263–424

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2605
    12h
    $83–161

  5. Drive  457.2 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Amherstcar car 457.2 mi
    8h 4m
    $81–117

  6. Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ATL - ROA
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    7h 24m
    $98–438

  7. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ATL - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    7h 15m
    $150–518

  8. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ATL - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus
    7h 55m
    $176–266

Atlanta to Amherst by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Lynchburg once daily. Tickets cost $250–390 and the journey takes 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst via Charlotte Bus Station, Lynchburg Transit Center, and Lynchburg Amtrak Station in around 12h.

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