How to get from Washington to Williamsburg
4 ways, 332 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 | 3h 52m | $51–152 estimated |
| Fly | 4h 14m | $150–230 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 6h 8m | $30–41 estimated |
| Taxi | 6h 8m | $590–820 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:03 → 12:084h 5m · 3 changesWMATA R$51–152
- 08:03 → 11:573h 54m · 4 changesWMATA R$52–152
- 08:05 → 12:084h 3m · 4 changesWMATA D50$51–152
- 08:05 → 11:573h 52m · 5 changesWMATA D50$52–152
- 08:14 → 13:595h 45m · 1 changeAmtrak 86$51–151
- 08:14 → 13:044h 50m · 2 changesAmtrak 86$51–151
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 Washington to Williamsburg?
- The fastest way is by train: about 3h 52m door to door. The straight-line distance is 332 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Washington to Williamsburg?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $30. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Washington to Williamsburg?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 3h 52m.
- How long is the flight from Washington to Williamsburg?
- About 1h 7m in the air (DCA → JFK), about 4h 14m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $150–230; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Williamsburg from Washington by road?
- About 371 km, roughly 6h 8m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $30–41; tolls and parking are extra.