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How to get fromChester to Gainesvilleby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Gainesville by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RIC - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    4h 42m
    $236–295

  2. Drive 474.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Gainesvillecar car 474.2 mi
    8h 23m
    $87–125

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus Greyhound US0670
    11h 56m
    $111–194

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    12h 30m
    $190–405

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus New York
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Gainesville Stationtrain train Crescent
    13h 10m
    $114–232

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Chester to Gainesville via Petersburg Transportation Center, Charlotte Bus Station, and Gainesville in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Gainesville Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 12h 30m.

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