There are 5 ways to get from Sterling 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
5h 1m$27–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 47m$49–125Drive 159.1 mi
- Drive from Sterling to Colonial Williamsburgcar 159.1 mi
2h 55m$29–42Fly 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 35m$68–339Fly 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 22m$58–359
Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via Arlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg station. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, 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 47m.
The distance between Sterling and Colonial Williamsburg is 185 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg, including transfers.
Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–110 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
- $40–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Sterling to Colonial Williamsburg.
There are 122+ hotels available in Colonial Williamsburg.