There are 3 ways to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 18m$87–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Ballston+Bay Bbus F50
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
6h 35m$27–45Drive 145.4 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburgcar 145.4 mi
2h 33m$27–39
Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via Ballston+Bay A and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Fairfax and Colonial Williamsburg is 171 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 18m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg, including transfers.
Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+North St station.
Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay B station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg.
There are 129+ hotels available in Colonial Williamsburg.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Williamsburg Bus Stop via Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 6h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from University Dr+North St to Ballston+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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