There are 6 ways to get from Chesapeake 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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane ORF - ATL
2h 19m$141–406Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
15h 22m$73–192Train via Greensboro (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Peachtree Stationtrain
17h 27m$157–552Drive 552.8 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Atlantacar 552.8 mi
10h 15m$101–146Bus via Winston-Salem (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
17h 27m$107–197Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
18h 55m$180–628
Chesapeake to Atlanta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Atlanta is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $140 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Peachtree Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Atlanta is 536 miles. The road distance is 556 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 15h 22m and costs $70 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Chesapeake to Atlanta, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $140 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $200 and takes 15h 22m, you could also train via Greensboro, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 17h 27m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta, Frontier Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Atlanta Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Richmond in around 15h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- 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 Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Chesapeake to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Atlanta is 556 miles. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Chesapeake to Atlanta.
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