There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Chester by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane ATL - RIC
3h 10m$198–272Drive 515.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Chestercar 515.5 mi
8h 52m$95–136Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
11h 24m$110–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
13h 17m$351–543Bus via Petersburg Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
12h 3m$99–144
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Chester is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $190 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Colonial Heights via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
The distance between Atlanta and Chester is 509 miles. The road distance is 518.5 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Chester without a car is to bus which takes 11h 24m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Atlanta to Chester, including transfers.
Atlanta to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Chester is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $190 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 24m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Chester, VA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Colonial Heights 5 times a week. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Atlanta to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Atlanta to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Chester is 518 miles. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Atlanta to Chester.
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