There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Atlanta 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane RIC - ATL
2h 19m$198–266Drive 516.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Atlantacar 516.5 mi
8h 50m$95–137Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
11h 29m$111–171Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
13h 48m$350–545Bus via Petersburg Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
13h 24m$103–150
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Atlanta is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $190 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Colonial Heights and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Peachtree Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
The distance between Chester and Atlanta is 508 miles. The road distance is 519.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 11h 29m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Chester to Atlanta, including transfers.
Chester to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Colonial Heights station.
Chester to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $190 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 29m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 13h 48m.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Chester to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Atlanta is 520 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Chester to Atlanta.
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