There are 8 ways to get from Atlanta to Shelby by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Gastonia Stationtrain Crescent
5h 7m$140–234Drive 207.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlanta to Shelbycar 207.8 mi
3h 40m$38–55Bus via Charlotte
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 31m$99–153Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ATL - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Shelbytaxi
3h 15m$178–682Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastoniabus Charlotte
7h 52m$120–246Fly to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, drive
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)plane ATL - GSP
- Drive from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Shelbycar
3h 14m$78–498Fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane ATL - AVL
- Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Shelbycar
3h 23m$60–350Fly to Columbia, drive
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Columbia (CAE)plane ATL - CAE
- Drive from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Shelbycar
4h 39m$144–888
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Shelby is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Shelby is to fly and drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $75 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Shelby. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Oakland St & Main Ave via 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Shelby station. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Gastonia Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Atlanta and Shelby is 260 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Shelby without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Atlanta to Shelby, including transfers.
Atlanta to Shelby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Shelby is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Charlotte, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Shelby, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Gastonia Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Gastonia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- 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 Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Atlanta to Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastonia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Shelby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Atlanta to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Gastonia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Shelby is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Atlanta to Shelby.
There are 18+ hotels available in Shelby.