There are 6 ways to get from Washington to West Point by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, taxi, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 10m$109–177Drive 129.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to West Pointcar 129.3 mi
2h 22m$24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601
4h 13m$72–103Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
- Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to West Pointtaxi
3h 29m$127–413Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, taxi
- 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
- Take the taxi from Richmond-Airport-RIC to West Pointtaxi
3h 15m$137–1,005Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- 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
3h 44m$144–558
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to West Point is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to West Point is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to West Point. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at E Rochambeau Dr at Wal-Mart via N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to West Point station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Washington and West Point is 190 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to West Point without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Washington to West Point, including transfers.
Washington to West Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Washington to West Point train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to West Point is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and West Point, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus-us also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Richmond Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +1 804-977-0933
Taxi Richmond
- Phone
- +1 804-938-7967
Richmond Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +1 804-977-0933
Taxi Richmond
- Phone
- +1 804-938-7967
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Washington to West Point bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Washington to West Point train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to West Point is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Washington to West Point.
There are 25+ hotels available in West Point.