There are 4 ways to get from Colonial Heights to Washington by bus, train, car, plane or subway
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Recommended option
Bus • 2h 30m
3 alternative options
Train • 3h 8m
Drive • 2h 13m
Fly, subway • 2h 22m
Colonial Heights to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colonial Heights to Washington is to bus which costs $13 - $55 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Colonial Heights to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colonial Heights and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Colonial Heights and Washington is 132 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.
The best way to get from Colonial Heights to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $13 - $55.
The bus from Colonial Heights to Washington Union Station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colonial Heights to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Colonial Heights station.
The best way to get from Colonial Heights to Washington is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $13 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $230 and takes 3h 8m.
Colonial Heights to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colonial Heights to Washington is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Colonial Heights to Washington.
- Distance: 131.8 miles
- Duration: 2h 30m
What companies run services between Colonial Heights, City of Colonial Heights, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Colonial Heights to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $13 - $55 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5 - $85 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond to Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $480
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $27
- Child Coach - short notice
- $18 - $28
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $15 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $17 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $90
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $16 - $85
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Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $6 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $23 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $80 - $210
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $3 - $6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Colonial Heights to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $13 - $55
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