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How to get fromCharleston to Colonial Williamsburgby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Charleston to Colonial Williamsburg by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CHS - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    4h 47m
    $160–529

  2. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane CHS - PHF
    7h 18m
    $62–337

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    9h 40m
    $168–336

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 48m
    $102–198

  5. Drive 414.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Colonial Williamsburgcar car 414.9 mi
    8h 11m
    $76–110

  6. Fly to Richmond International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane CHS - RIC
    2. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 34m
    $141–645

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $486–1,183

  8. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHS - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 29m
    $629–1,174

  9. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CHS - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $448–1,857

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 43m
    $84–163

Charleston to Colonial Williamsburg by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) 3 times a day.

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