The cheapest and fastest trains from Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 2 trains that leave Williamsburg, VA for Washington, DC on Thu, Feb 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
124 Northeast Regional
164 Northeast Regional
124 Northeast Regional
164 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$48 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $294 Average price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC trains for tomorrow, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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164 Northeast Regional | 9:24 AM Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA | 3h54 | 1:18 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | ||
124 Northeast Regional | 9:07 PM Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA | 3h48 | 12:55 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC
Trains from Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 04:24 |
Last train 19:12 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Williamsburg, VA and Washington, DC from $23 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Williamsburg, VA to Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with designated areas for short-term and long-term parking.
- Second Street Bistro
- Blue Talon Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Williamsburg Lodge
- Williamsburg Inn
- Colonial Houses
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms and bus connections
- Bus: Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional service
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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