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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 an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, while a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Williamsburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-1.90. The journey takes 1h 3m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA
How to get from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:30 PM1h00Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA5:30 PMWilliamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA€141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:30 PM1h00Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA5:30 PMWilliamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus7:40 AM0h55Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA8:35 AMWilliamsburg, N Boundary St (Greyhound Bus Stop), VA€161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA costing on average €13.
Other travel options to Williamsburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Williamsburg, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Williamsburg, VA by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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