The average train between Washington DC and Colonial Williamsburg takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Washington DC and Colonial Williamsburg. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Colonial Williamsburg at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Colonial Williamsburg station via Williamsburg Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Colonial Williamsburg is 183.9 km. The road distance is 268 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
