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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 55m. 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $11 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 $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Williamsburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 3m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 99 Northeast Regional7:59 PM0h50Main Street Station, Richmond, VA8:49 PMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA$171One-way0 transfers
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- 99 Northeast Regional7:59 PM0h50Main Street Station, Richmond, VA8:49 PMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 99 Northeast Regional7:59 PM0h50Main Street Station, Richmond, VA8:49 PMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 99 Northeast Regional7:32 PM1h17Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:49 PMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA$171One-way0 transfers
- 65 Northeast Regional9:34 AM1h02Main Street Station, Richmond, VA10:36 AMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA$231One-way0 transfers
- 65 Northeast Regional9:08 AM1h28Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA10:36 AMWilliamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Williamsburg, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 3m.
- 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 Amtrak to go to Williamsburg, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Williamsburg, VA by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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