There are 5 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
3h 44m$25–41Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Avebus New York
3h 54m$17–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 37m$42–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Colonial Heights125.9 mi
2h 17mDrive 125.9 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heightscar 125.9 mi
2h 17m$23–34
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights by subway and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Colonial Heights. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Colonial Heights via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights station. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Colonial Heights is 137 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Colonial Heights, City of Colonial Heights, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights once daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- CoachRun
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Colonial Heights.
There are 88+ hotels available in Colonial Heights.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Colonial Heights. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.