There are 4 ways to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
50 min$14–35Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
55 min$7–13Drive 53.5 mi
- Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Richmondcar 53.5 mi
59 min$10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colonial Williamsburg to Richmondtaxi 53.5 mi
59 min$140–180
Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond is to bus which costs $7 - $13 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond is to train which takes 50 min and costs $14 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Williamsburg Bus Stop and arriving at Richmond. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Williamsburg Amtrak Station station and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Colonial Williamsburg and Richmond is 48 miles. The road distance is 53.8 miles.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $14 - $35.
The train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station takes 50 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond is to train which takes 50 min and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $13 and takes 55 min.
What companies run services between Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $14–35 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Colonial Capital Cabs
- Phone
- +1 757-345-2224
- Website
- colonialcapitalcabs.com
Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 336-722-1200
- Website
- expresscabws.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond is 54 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Richmond.
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