There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
4h 35m$27–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 58m$52–113Drive 152.6 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburgcar 152.6 mi
2h 36m$28–41Fly, 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 39m$88–499
Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg station. However, there are services departing from Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Washington DC and Colonial Williamsburg is 164 miles. The road distance is 153.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $27 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg, including transfers.
Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $27 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Washington DC to Colonial Williamsburg.
There are 110+ hotels available in Colonial Williamsburg.