There are 8 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the bus from Richmond to Colonial Heightsbus
3h 29m$43–310Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Avebus New York
4h 5m$16–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
5h 35m$44–91Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Colonial Heights131.3 mi
2h 31mDrive 131.3 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heightscar 131.3 mi
2h 31m$24–35Fly to Norfolk International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 50m$89–375Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
4h 10m$31–68Subway, bus via Washington
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
5h 55m$24–46
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights is to subway and bus via Washington which costs $24 - $50 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Colonial Heights via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Colonial Heights is 131 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights without a car is to subway and bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Colonial Heights, City of Colonial Heights, 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, you can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Colonial Heights via Washington Union Station in around 4h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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 Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
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
- CoachRun
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Heights.
There are 90+ hotels available in Colonial Heights.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Colonial Heights. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.