There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg by plane, bus, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
3h 7m$67–335Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601
4h 41m$25–43Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- 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
5h 11m$94–541Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 27m$49–116Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 54m$55–347Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Colonial Williamsburg156.6 mi
2h 52mDrive 156.6 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburgcar 156.6 mi
2h 52m$29–42
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg by subway and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Williamsburg Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Colonial Williamsburg is 209 miles. The road distance is 157.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Colonial Williamsburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Colonial Williamsburg.
There are 112+ hotels available in Colonial Williamsburg.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Colonial Williamsburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.