There are 5 ways to get from Glen Allen to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 28m$203–272Drive 525.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Allen to Atlantacar 525.8 mi
9h 30m$90–130Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
11h 37m$125–212Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from High Point to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
14h 57m$354–556Bus via Petersburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
15h 40m$107–164
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glen Allen to Atlanta is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Allen to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $200 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Allen to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Allen station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Peachtree Station via High Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
The distance between Glen Allen and Atlanta is 509 miles. The road distance is 528.8 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 11h 37m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Glen Allen to Atlanta, including transfers.
Glen Allen to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
Glen Allen to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $200 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 11h 37m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 14h 57m.
What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- 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
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from High Point to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Glen Allen to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Glen Allen to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at High Point station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Allen to Atlanta is 529 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Glen Allen to Atlanta.
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