There are 3 ways to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 7m$88–144Drive 145.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburgcar 145.4 mi
2h 33m$25–36Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
5h 42m$30–49
Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via H St NW+Madison Pl NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Fairfax and Colonial Williamsburg is 177 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg, including transfers.
Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- 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
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williamsburg Amtrak 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 121+ hotels available in Colonial Williamsburg.




