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

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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Richmond by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ATL - RIC
    3h 45m
    $182–212

  2. Bus via Petersburg (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0670
    12h 2m
    $77–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2471
    10h 25m
    $80–160

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus Charlottesville / ...
    14h 25m
    $190–377

  5. Drive 517 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Richmondcar car 517 mi
    9h 24m
    $95–137

Atlanta to Richmond by bus

Calendar104Weekly Buses
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Richmond, 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 Richmond every 4 hours. Tickets cost $85–150 and the journey takes 10h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.

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