There are 7 ways to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 44m$29–45Train
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain Marc
5h 39m$92–148Drive 174.6 mi
- Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantowncar 174.6 mi
3h 4m$30–44Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
4h 35m$95–544Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 17m$85–453Train to Richmond International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 51m$87–471Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to SHADY GROVE & stationbus
5h 39m$78–409
Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown is to bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Bus Stop and arriving at Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Shady Grove Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Colonial Williamsburg station to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Amtrak Station and arriving at GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Colonial Williamsburg and Germantown is 188 miles. The road distance is 175.7 miles.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown, including transfers.
Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 5h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to SHADY GROVE & station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown.
There are 114+ hotels available in Germantown.