How to get from Richmond to Williamsburg
4 ways, 74 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 59 min | $27–54 estimated |
| Bus | 1h 10m | $21–34 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 1h 33m | $7–9 estimated |
| Taxi | 1h 33m | $135–185 estimated |
Departures today
- 09:56 → 11:011h 5m · directAmtrak 67$27–54
- 16:22 → 17:321h 10m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2605$21–34
- 18:45 → 19:4459 min · directAmtrak 125$27–54
- 09:56 → 11:011h 5m · directAmtrak 67$27–54
- 16:22 → 17:321h 10m · directFlixBus-us FlixBus 2605$21–34
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Richmond to Williamsburg?
- The fastest way is by train: about 59 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 74 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Richmond to Williamsburg?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $7. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Richmond to Williamsburg?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 59 min. Fares run $27–54 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Richmond to Williamsburg?
- Buses take about 1h 10m and cost $21–34 depending on operator and seat type. 2 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Williamsburg from Richmond by road?
- About 85 km, roughly 1h 33m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $7–9; tolls and parking are extra.