There are 5 ways to get from Washington DC to Fort Lee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 2m$61–112Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
5h 34m$22–42Drive 132.8 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Fort Leecar 132.8 mi
2h 14m$25–35Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
3h 31m$102–388Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
3h 32m$109–987
Washington DC to Fort Lee by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Fort Lee is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Fort Lee is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Fort Lee. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Fort Lee via Washington Union Station and Petersburg Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Fort Lee station. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Washington DC and Fort Lee is 147 miles. The road distance is 133.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Fort Lee without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Washington DC to Fort Lee, including transfers.
Washington DC to Fort Lee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Fort Lee is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $45 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Fort Lee, Prince George County, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
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 Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Fort Lee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Petersburg Transportation Center station.
Washington DC to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Fort Lee is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Washington DC to Fort Lee.
There are 88+ hotels available in Fort Lee.