Trains tickets from Atlanta, GA to Richmond, VA, US

ThuJul 31
from $192
FriAug 1
from $157
SatAug 2
from $127
SunAug 3
from $152
MonAug 4
from $121
TueAug 5
from $127
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7

Trains leaving Friday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Peachtree Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Richmond
    Destination location: Staples Mill Road
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Richmond.

Bus
Average Price$64 - $165Average Duration11h
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$107 - $818Average Duration17h 23m
69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 11 hours and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day
11hAverage Duration
$64Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Atlanta, GA to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$180
Average train trip duration17h 23m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure11:29pm
Distance467 miles (753 km)

Atlanta to Richmond Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/27
$150
07/28
$237
Today
$148
07/30
$164
07/31
$184
08/01
$150
08/02
$121
08/03
$145
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $121

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Atlanta, GA to Richmond, VA, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $121 to $1,244 for a train ticket from Atlanta, GA to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-08-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Atlanta and Richmond is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Richmond.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Richmond, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Atlanta and Richmond, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Atlanta to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Richmond, VA, US to Atlanta, GA

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