There are 7 ways to get from Williamsburg to Washington DC by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
3h 40m$28–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 10m$52–106Drive 152.1 mi
- Drive from Williamsburg to Washington DCcar 152.1 mi
2h 34m$28–41Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
3h 40m$87–477Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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 subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 8m$66–336Train to Richmond International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 50m$57–354Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 32m$73–938
Williamsburg to Washington DC by bus and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williamsburg to Washington DC is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Williamsburg to Washington DC is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Williamsburg to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Bus Stop and arriving at 17 St NW+I St NW via Rosslyn+Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Williamsburg station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Williamsburg and Washington DC is 161 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.
The best way to get from Williamsburg to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $28 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Williamsburg to Washington DC, including transfers.
Williamsburg to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Williamsburg to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Williamsburg to Washington DC is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs $28 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Williamsburg, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlington twice daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
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 Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Williamsburg to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Williamsburg to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williamsburg to Washington DC is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Williamsburg to Washington DC.
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