How much is the train ticket from Washington to Williamsburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Williamsburg start from R 362. The average price for this train route is around R 479. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Williamsburg?

The average train journey time from Washington to Williamsburg is 3h 39m, covering a distance of 183 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Williamsburg 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 Washington to Williamsburg?

The earliest train from Washington to Williamsburg departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 17:10.

Train Washington to Williamsburg from R 329 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Williamsburg on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Williamsburg on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Union Station	3h 39m	10:59	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Train	07:20	Union Station	3h 39m	10:59	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Williamsburg on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
Train	07:20	Union Station	3h 39m	10:59	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Train	07:20	Union Station	3h 39m	10:59	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Williamsburg on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Union Station	3h 39m	10:59	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Train	07:20	Union Station	3h 39m	10:59	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Williamsburg on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:10	Union Station	3h 30m	20:40	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Train	07:00	Union Station	3h 36m	10:36	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	07:00	Union Station	3h 36m	10:36	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	17:10	Union Station	3h 30m	20:40	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Williamsburg on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Union Station	3h 36m	10:36	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
Train	17:10	Union Station	3h 30m	20:40	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Train	07:00	Union Station	3h 36m	10:36	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	17:10	Union Station	3h 30m	20:40	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Williamsburg on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	Cheapest
Train	07:20	Union Station	3h 39m	10:59	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	Fastest
Train	07:20	Union Station	3h 39m	10:59	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Williamsburg on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Union Station	3h 39m	10:59	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	CheapestFastest
Train	07:20	Union Station	3h 39m	10:59	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags
Train	15:50	Union Station	3h 52m	19:42	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Williamsburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Williamsburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just R 362, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

3h 39mAverage duration

183 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 520 - R 1 440	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 362 - R 1 890	Average duration3h 39m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

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

Washington, DC, US

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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Williamsburg

A
Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop
468 N Bounadry St , Williamsburg, VA 23186
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 751 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5751 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 362

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Williamsburg 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 Washington to Williamsburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Williamsburg start from R 362. The average price for this train route is around R 479. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Williamsburg?
The average train journey time from Washington to Williamsburg is 3h 39m, covering a distance of 183 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Williamsburg 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 Washington to Williamsburg?
The earliest train from Washington to Williamsburg departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 17:10.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/01

R 444

26/01

R 641

Today

R 1 051

28/01

R 641

29/01

R 329

30/01

R 641

31/01

R 444

01/02

R 641

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Williamsburg was searched and found on 29 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 Washington, DC, US to Williamsburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 329 to R 1 692 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Williamsburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 329, which is on 2026-01-29.

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

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 660	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 39m	Avg priceR 479	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between Washington, DC, US and Williamsburg 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 479 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 Williamsburg, choose the train, as it will take you from Washington, DC, US to Williamsburg in about 3h 39m – that's the fastest way to get there!