There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601
4h 29m$27–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 15m$53–114Drive 156.6 mi
- Drive from Reston to Colonial Williamsburgcar 156.6 mi
2h 50m$29–42Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, 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 17m$62–307Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 4m$52–337Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
4h 59m$89–501
Reston to Colonial Williamsburg by subway and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg station. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, 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 15m.
The distance between Reston and Colonial Williamsburg is 175 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg, including transfers.
Reston to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Reston to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Reston, 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
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
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
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 (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
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
Reston to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Reston to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Colonial Williamsburg is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg.
There are 124+ hotels available in Colonial Williamsburg.