There are 6 ways to get from Williamsburg to Northern Virginia by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus via Washington
best- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to Warrenton Park & Ridebus 612-War
5h 25m$48–67Drive 137.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Williamsburg to Northern Virginiacar 137.4 mi
2h 36m$26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to University Commuter Lotbus 612-War / ...
5h 31m$87–147Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Warrenton Park & Ridebus
4h 59m$91–376Train
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 3 to Leadtrain Manassas Line
5h 43m$85–157Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Arlington, VA - Rosslyn station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lotbus Washington
6h 5m$52–78
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williamsburg to Northern Virginia is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Williamsburg to Northern Virginia is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Williamsburg to Northern Virginia. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Bus Stop and arriving at Warrenton Park & Ride via Pentagon Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Williamsburg station to Northern Virginia. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Lead via 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Williamsburg and Northern Virginia is 208 miles. The road distance is 138.2 miles.
The best way to get from Williamsburg to Northern Virginia without a car is to bus via Washington which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Williamsburg to Northern Virginia, including transfers.
Williamsburg to Northern Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Williamsburg to Northern Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Williamsburg to Northern Virginia is to bus via Washington which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Williamsburg, VA, USA and Northern Virginia, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Northern Virginia via Arlington, Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform, Pentagon Metro, and Warrenton Park & Ride in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Northern Virginia via 3 and Lead in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Railway Express
Train from 3 to Lead
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Virginia Railway Express
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from Pentagon Metro to Warrenton Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from Pentagon Metro to University Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Omiride Home
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Warrenton Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Arlington, VA - Rosslyn station to Warrenton, VA - Commuter Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $17–25
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More Questions & Answers
Williamsburg to Northern Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Williamsburg to Northern Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williamsburg to Northern Virginia is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Williamsburg to Northern Virginia.
There are 134+ hotels available in Northern Virginia.









