There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Portsmouth by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ATL - ORF
3h 9m$152–262Drive 550 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Portsmouthcar 550 mi
10h 11m$101–145Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
14h 4m$103–200Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
15h 41m$205–452
Atlanta to Portsmouth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Portsmouth is to bus and train which costs $100 - $200 and takes 14h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Portsmouth is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $150 - $270.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Norfolk via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
The distance between Atlanta and Portsmouth is 537 miles. The road distance is 553.2 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Portsmouth without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 4m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Atlanta to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Atlanta to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Portsmouth is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $150 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $460 and takes 15h 41m.
Atlanta to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Portsmouth is 553 miles. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Atlanta to Portsmouth.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Portsmouth, VA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peachtree Station to Norfolk via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 15h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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