There are 4 ways to get from McLean to Colonial Williamsburg by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601
4h 51m$29–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 19m$55–116Drive 154.6 mi
- Drive from McLean to Colonial Williamsburgcar 154.6 mi
2h 40m$29–41Fly, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
4h 49m$63–310
McLean to Colonial Williamsburg by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Colonial Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via Ballston+Bay E and Arlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Colonial Williamsburg station. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver 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 19m.
The distance between McLean and Colonial Williamsburg is 166 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Colonial Williamsburg without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $29 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from McLean to Colonial Williamsburg, including transfers.
McLean to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
McLean to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to Colonial Williamsburg is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
McLean to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Colonial Williamsburg is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from McLean to Colonial Williamsburg.
There are 124+ hotels available in Colonial Williamsburg.