There are 4 ways to get from Union Station to Colonial Heights by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
2h 25m$21–40Bus 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 13m$13–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 48m$45–91Drive 128.5 mi
- Drive from Union Station to Colonial Heightscar 128.5 mi
2h 16m$24–34
Union Station to Colonial Heights by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Colonial Heights is to bus which costs $21 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Union Station to Colonial Heights is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Colonial Heights. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Station station to Colonial Heights station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Union Station and Colonial Heights is 131 miles. The road distance is 129.3 miles.
The best way to get from Union Station to Colonial Heights without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $40.
The bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs once daily.
Union Station to Colonial Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Union Station to Colonial Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Union Station to Colonial Heights is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Union Station, DC, 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 $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
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
- https://www.coachrun.com
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More Questions & Answers
Union Station to Colonial Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Union Station to Colonial Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Colonial Heights is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Union Station to Colonial Heights.
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