There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ATL - CHO
3h 1m$78–332Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
11h 25m$120–280Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus FlixBus N2471
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
13h 35m$85–196Drive 505.8 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Charlottesvillecar 505.8 mi
9h 2m$93–134
Atlanta to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $75 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Charlottesville Amtrak Station via Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Peachtree Station station and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Atlanta and Charlottesville is 478 miles. The road distance is 508.7 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 11h 25m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Atlanta to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Atlanta to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $75 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $280 and takes 11h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesville once daily. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Atlanta to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Charlottesville is 509 miles. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Atlanta to Charlottesville.
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