There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to Forest by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane ATL - LYH
4h 57m$90–420Drive 435.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Forestcar 435.4 mi
7h 53m$80–115Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
10h 22m$174–331Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2470
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2605
11h 51m$84–142Fly to Charlottesville, train
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ATL - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
5h 31m$146–512Fly to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane ATL - ROA
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
6h 13m$108–452Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ATL - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain
6h 7m$186–742Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane ATL - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus
7h 37m$230–282
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Forest is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Forest is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta to Forest. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Downtown and arriving at Enterprise Dr. & Annjo Ct. via Charlotte Bus Station and Bay 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Forest. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Lynchburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Atlanta and Forest is 409 miles. The road distance is 438 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Forest without a car is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Atlanta to Forest, including transfers.
Atlanta to Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Downtown station.
Atlanta to Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Forest is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 10h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 11h 51m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Forest, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Lynchburg once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 10h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Atlanta to Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Forest is 438 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Atlanta to Forest.
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