There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 15m$38–99Drive 156.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Colonial Williamsburgcar 156.6 mi
2h 50m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
6h 24m$35–72Fly 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 21m$81–446Fly 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 46m$108–690Fly 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$63–420
Reston to Colonial Williamsburg by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 50m.
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 Reston Town Center Metro Bay L and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via Dulles - Kiss & Fly and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
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 183 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Reston to Colonial Williamsburg, including transfers.
Reston to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly 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 train which takes 5h 15m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L to Williamsburg Bus Stop via Dulles Airport, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, and Washington Union Station in around 6h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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Booking & Getting There
Reston to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union 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 127+ hotels available in Colonial Williamsburg.