There are 6 ways to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
4h 9m$31–52Train
- 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 40m$56–116Drive 174.6 mi
- Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantowncar 174.6 mi
3h 4m$32–46Bus 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 28m$85–465Bus 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 59m$65–324Train 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 40m$62–342
Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
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 9m.
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 40m.
The distance between Colonial Williamsburg and Germantown is 186 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 9m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 9m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 40m.
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 Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus-us also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- 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
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colonial Williamsburg to Germantown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington 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.
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