There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Raleigh to Richmondbus Acb 1221
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 10m$66–105Drive 180.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburgcar 180.7 mi
3h 32m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 45m$81–166Fly, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane RDU - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
6h 49m$312–610Bus, train via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 12m$40–86Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601
5h 17m$48–86
Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Colonial Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Colonial Williamsburg station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Raleigh and Colonial Williamsburg is 233 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg, including transfers.
Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Richmond in around 5h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Raleigh to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Raleigh to Colonial Williamsburg.
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