How to travel from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA

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Compare train and bus for Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €10.

Distance: 45 miles (74 km)

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€12

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€15

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1h 36m

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1h 6m

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1h 23m

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53m

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from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA

How to get from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
10:03AM0h56
Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
10:59AMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
10:03AM0h56
Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
10:59AMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak125 Northeast Regional
06:52PM0h50
Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
07:42PMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
$121One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
09:34AM1h25
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
10:59AMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
$121One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak125 Northeast Regional
06:23PM1h19
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
07:42PMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:30PM0h55
Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA
05:25PMWilliamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM0h55
Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA
08:45AMWilliamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA

Travel to Williamsburg, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Richmond, VA and Williamsburg, VA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA costing on average $17 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA is by bus with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Williamsburg, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 50m.

The distance from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA is approximately 45 miles (74 km).
The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Williamsburg, VA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA and arrive in Williamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Williamsburg, VA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Williamsburg, VA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Virginia Beach, VA, Norfolk, VA, Charlottesville, VA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Williamsburg, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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