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How to get fromRoanoke to Colonial Williamsburgby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Roanoke to Colonial Williamsburg by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus via Richmond

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $47–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 55m
    $35–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    9h 8m
    $99–261

  4. Drive  212.5 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Colonial Williamsburgcar car 212.5 mi
    4h 10m
    $39–56

  5. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ROA - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 59m
    $103–518

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Richmondbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 54m
    $41–83

  7. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane ROA - PHF
    7h 59m
    $63–358

  8. Fly to Richmond International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ROA - RIC
    2. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 28m
    $87–509

Roanoke to Colonial Williamsburg by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Alexandria in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Williamsburg Bus Stop via Lynchburg Transit Center and Richmond in around 6h 55m.

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