There are 10 ways to get from Princeton to Williamsburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 36m$96–797Drive 317.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Williamsburgcar 317.5 mi
6h 37m$58–84Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
9h 45m$60–109Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane EWR - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
5h 59m$103–398Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Trenton to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 56m$102–227Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane EWR - RIC
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 49m$98–428Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane LGA - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
7h 20m$98–482Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
6h 41m$104–505Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane LGA - RIC
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 5m$98–532Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, train
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane PHL - RIC
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 26m$99–545
Princeton to Williamsburg by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Williamsburg is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Williamsburg is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via New Brunswick and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Williamsburg station. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Princeton and Williamsburg is 345 miles. The road distance is 319.4 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Williamsburg without a car is to train via Washington which takes 8h 36m and costs $95 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Princeton to Williamsburg, including transfers.
Princeton to Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Princeton to Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Williamsburg is to train via Washington which takes 8h 36m and costs $95 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Williamsburg, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Princeton to Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Princeton Jct., Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Williamsburg Bus Stop via New Brunswick and Washington Union Station in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $20–25
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Princeton to Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Williamsburg is 319 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Princeton to Williamsburg.
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