There are 9 ways to get from Downingtown to Williamsburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 33m$90–780Drive 256.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Downingtown to Williamsburgcar 256.5 mi
5h 31m$47–68Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601
10h 15m$54–84Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
5h 38m$97–488Train
- Take the train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Pao
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 26m$93–203Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, train
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 23m$92–518Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
6h 41m$103–1,055Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 22m$93–1,075Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 2m$962–1,339
Downingtown to Williamsburg by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downingtown to Williamsburg is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Downingtown to Williamsburg is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Downingtown to Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Av & Green St - MBNS and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via West Chester Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Downingtown to Williamsburg station. However, there are services departing from Downingtown Amtrak and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Downingtown and Williamsburg is 331 miles. The road distance is 258 miles.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Williamsburg without a car is to train via Washington which takes 7h 33m and costs $85 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Downingtown to Williamsburg, including transfers.
Downingtown to Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Downingtown to Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Downingtown Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Downingtown to Williamsburg is to train via Washington which takes 7h 33m and costs $85 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Williamsburg, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Downingtown Amtrak to Williamsburg Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Downingtown to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Downingtown to Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Downingtown to Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downingtown to Williamsburg is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Downingtown to Williamsburg.
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