There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Staunton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 12m$47–98Drive 148.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Stauntoncar 148.9 mi
2h 53m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus Valley Flyer / ...
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis Stbus BRCC South / ...
6h 48m$31–38Subway, fly, train
- 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 Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 13m$74–329
Washington DC to Staunton by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Staunton is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Staunton is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Staunton. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via Washington Union Station and JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Staunton station. However, there are services departing from Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Washington DC and Staunton is 155 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Staunton without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Washington DC to Staunton, including transfers.
Washington DC to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Staunton is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Staunton Hub / Lewis St via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- britebus.org
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.britebus.org/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Godwin Transit Center station.
Washington DC to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staunton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Staunton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Washington DC to Staunton.
There are 53+ hotels available in Staunton.








