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How to get fromColonial Williamsburg to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    5h 54m
    $94–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    7h 30m
    $46–81

  3. Drive 275.8 mi

    1. Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Philadelphiacar car 275.8 mi
    5h 44m
    $51–73

  4. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORF - PHL
    4h 5m
    $87–466

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 23m
    $95–200

  6. Train to Richmond International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - PHL
    4h 50m
    $84–504

  7. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORF - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 26m
    $93–1,045

  8. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    6h 33m
    $142–759

  9. Train to Richmond International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RIC - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6h 4m
    $90–1,073

Colonial Williamsburg to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Philadelphia Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 7h 30m.

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