There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach 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 37m$234–313Drive 569.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Atlantacar 569.7 mi
10h 35m$95–136Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
14h 50m$118–186Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
20h 53m$454–734Bus 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 54m$107–172
Virginia Beach to Atlanta by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Atlanta is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $230 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Peachtree Station via Norfolk and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Atlanta is 545 miles. The road distance is 573 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 14h 50m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Virginia Beach to Atlanta, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Atlanta is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $230 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 14h 50m, you could also train, which costs $450 - $750 and takes 20h 53m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Atlanta Bus Station via Richmond and Richmond in around 14h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Virginia Beach to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Atlanta is 573 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Virginia Beach to Atlanta.
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