There are 3 ways to get from Washington DC to Kings Dominion by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Ashland Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 17m$57–93Drive 85 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Kings Dominioncar 85 mi
1h 28m$16–23Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 40m$92–127
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Kings Dominion is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Kings Dominion is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Kings Dominion station. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Kings Dominion station. However, there are services departing from Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Ashland Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Washington DC and Kings Dominion is 111 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Kings Dominion without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Washington DC to Kings Dominion, including transfers.
Washington DC to Kings Dominion bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Kings Dominion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Kings Dominion is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Kings Dominion, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Ashland Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Ashland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Kings Dominion bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Washington DC to Kings Dominion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ashland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Kings Dominion is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Washington DC to Kings Dominion.
There are 43+ hotels available in Kings Dominion.