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How to get fromNew Orleans to Colonial Williamsburgby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Colonial Williamsburg by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MSY - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 7m
    $247–888

  2. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane MSY - PHF
    8h 46m
    $116–556

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 15m
    $160–311

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    29h 33m
    $377–761

  5. Drive 1,024.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Colonial Williamsburgcar car 1,024.1 mi
    17h 19m
    $187–270

  6. Fly to Richmond International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MSY - RIC
    2. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $227–787

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSY - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $224–1,115

  8. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MSY - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 46m
    $206–668

  9. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MSY - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 56m
    $214–1,564

New Orleans to Colonial Williamsburg by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,001.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station and Richmond in around 22h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) twice daily.

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