There are 5 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane RIC - ATL
1h 51m$183–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
13h 15m$80–160Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
16h 37m$184–385Drive 532.1 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlantacar 532.1 mi
9h 2m$98–141Bus via Petersburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
15h 37m$80–160
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta is to bus via Petersburg which costs $80 - $160 and takes 15h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $180 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Atlanta is 492 miles. The road distance is 535.2 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $180 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 13h 15m.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Atlanta.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $80–160 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Flixbus 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 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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