How much is the train ticket from Williamsburg to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Williamsburg to Washington start from R 362. The average price for this train route is around R 480. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Williamsburg to Washington?

The average train journey time from Williamsburg to Washington is 3h 52m, covering a distance of 183 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 54m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Williamsburg to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Williamsburg to Washington?

The earliest train from Williamsburg to Washington departs at 04:24. And the latest train departs at 16:07.

Train Williamsburg to Washington from R 329 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Williamsburg to Washington on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 52m	19:59	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:24	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 54m	08:18	Union Station	No tags
Train	04:24	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 54m	08:18	Union Station	No tags
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 52m	19:59	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Williamsburg to Washington on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 52m	19:59	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:24	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 54m	08:18	Union Station	No tags
Train	04:24	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 54m	08:18	Union Station	No tags
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 52m	19:59	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Williamsburg to Washington on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:24	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 54m	08:18	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 52m	19:59	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:24	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 54m	08:18	Union Station	No tags
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 52m	19:59	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Williamsburg to Washington on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:24	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 54m	08:18	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 52m	19:59	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:24	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 54m	08:18	Union Station	No tags
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 52m	19:59	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Williamsburg to Washington on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 48m	19:55	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	04:36	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 46m	08:22	Union Station	Fastest
Train	04:36	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 46m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 48m	19:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Williamsburg to Washington on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	04:36	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 46m	08:22	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:36	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 46m	08:22	Union Station	No tags
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 48m	19:55	Union Station	No tags
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 48m	19:55	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Williamsburg to Washington on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 52m	19:59	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Train	04:24	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 54m	08:18	Union Station	No tags
Train	04:24	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 54m	08:18	Union Station	No tags
Train	16:07	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 52m	19:59	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Williamsburg to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 513, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 40mAverage duration

183 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 513 - R 997	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 362 - R 2 316	Average duration3h 52m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Williamsburg and Washington, DC, US?

Williamsburg

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Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop
468 N Bounadry St , Williamsburg, VA 23186
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Washington, DC, US

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Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 362

Amtrak Williamsburg Washington recent customer reviews

My train ride went smoothly and the employees were polite but I never received my email with the copies of my etickets.

Lauren R.

28 December 2022

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Williamsburg to Washington, DC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Williamsburg to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Williamsburg to Washington start from R 362. The average price for this train route is around R 480. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Williamsburg to Washington?
The average train journey time from Williamsburg to Washington is 3h 52m, covering a distance of 183 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 54m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Williamsburg to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Williamsburg to Washington?
The earliest train from Williamsburg to Washington departs at 04:24. And the latest train departs at 16:07.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/01

R 641

25/01

R 329

Today

R 444

27/01

R 444

28/01

R 444

29/01

R 444

30/01

R 641

31/01

R 444

The cheapest trip from Williamsburg to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of R 329

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Williamsburg to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 329 to R 2 038 for a train ticket from Williamsburg to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 444, which is on 2026-01-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Williamsburg to Washington, DC, US?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 40m	Avg priceR 570	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 52m	Avg priceR 480	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Williamsburg and Washington, DC, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 480 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 362. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Washington, DC, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Williamsburg to Washington, DC, US in about 3h 40m – that's the fastest way to get there!