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$87–142Drive 145.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburgcar 145.4 mi
2h 33m$27–39Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
5h 42m$29–49
Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
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 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.
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 Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop 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 96+ hotels available in Colonial Williamsburg.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
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
- 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
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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