There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Prince George by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
2h 37m$46–62Drive 135.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Prince Georgecar 135.3 mi
2h 17m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2h 53m$105–152Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport
- 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 18m$127–563Bus via Petersburg Transportation Center (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
2h 58m$48–65Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport
- 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 10m$142–1,225Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 59m$202–898
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Prince George is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Prince George is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Prince George. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Colonial Heights via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Prince George station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Washington and Prince George is 139 miles. The road distance is 136.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Prince George without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Washington to Prince George, including transfers.
Washington to Prince George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Prince George train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Prince George is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Prince George, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights twice daily. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Prince George bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Washington to Prince George train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Prince George is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Washington to Prince George.
There are 92+ hotels available in Prince George.