What is the distance between Williamsburg and Washington?

About 116 miles (187 km) separate Williamsburg and Washington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Williamsburg to Washington?

If you're headed to Washington from Williamsburg, chances are that your bus will leave from Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop and arrive at Union Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Supreme Court, National Air and Space Museum, The White House, The Mall/Monuments and Washington National Cathedral.

Bus Williamsburg to Washington from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Williamsburg to Washington on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:45pm	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 40m	12:25am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:45pm	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 14m	11:59pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	Fastest

Next departures for Williamsburg to Washington on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:45pm	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 40m	12:25am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:45pm	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 14m	11:59pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	4h 20m	4:20pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Williamsburg to Washington on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55am	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h	12:55pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:00pm	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	4h 20m	4:20pm	Union Station	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 40m	12:25am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop	3h 14m	11:59pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Williamsburg to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

113 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $54	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $104	Average Duration3h 44m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Williamsburg and Washington?

Stops in Williamsburg

A
Williamsburg Greyhound Bus Stop
468 N Bounadry St , Williamsburg, VA 23186
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Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5601 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $30

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.

December 28, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Williamsburg to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the distance between Williamsburg and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Williamsburg to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$39

11/22

$33

Today

$36

11/24

$31

11/25

$31

11/26

$35

11/27

$32

11/28

$30

The cheapest trip from Williamsburg to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $63 for a bus 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 $30 which is on 2025-11-28.