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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Vast museum spanning ancient to modern art, with standout collections from Egypt, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Cheapest price on 01 Oct
£158
Average ticket price on 01 Oct
£158
Fastest journey on 01 Oct
7 h 32 m
Average journey duration on 01 Oct
7 h 32 m
Trains on 01 Oct
1
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Williamsburg, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Williamsburg, VA to New York, NY will cost around £158 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £158.
On Thu 01 Oct, we found 1 trains from Williamsburg, VA to New York, NY, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 448 km distance in an average of 7 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
86 Northeast Regional
86 Northeast RegionalThe table below shows live departures for Williamsburg, VA to New York, NY trains for today, Wednesday 30 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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6130 Connecting Bus · 84 Northeast Regional | 7:35 Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA | 6h34 | 14:09 Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ | 1 change | |
| Thursday 1 October | |||||
86 Northeast Regional | 4:24 Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA | 7h32 | 11:56 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Williamsburg, VA to New York, NY run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 448 km distance in 7h 42m.
Distance 448 km |
Average train duration 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 42m |
First train 4:24 |
Last train 23:28 |
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Vast museum spanning ancient to modern art, with standout collections from Egypt, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Leading modern art museum with influential works by Van Gogh, Warhol, Picasso, and contemporary artists.
Engaging science museum with a planetarium, dinosaur halls, and exhibits on Earth, space, and human cultures.
Beloved urban park with lakes, lawns, woodlands, cultural sites, and endless walking routes through Manhattan.
Elevated park built on a former railway, featuring gardens, public art, and striking views of the West Side.
Large waterfront park in Brooklyn with skyline views, lawns, piers, and memorable walks beneath the bridge.
A classic New York foldable slice with a thin, chewy crust and balanced tomato-cheese topping; a defining everyday food of the city.
Hand-rolled, boiled then baked, traditionally served with cream cheese or lox. Its glossy crust and dense chew are closely tied to New York deli culture.
Salt-cured beef on rye with mustard, typically served warm. It is a landmark Jewish deli dish strongly associated with New York.
Refined dining room known for seasonal New American cooking and an elegant, intimate Greenwich Village atmosphere.
Beloved casual spot for hand-rolled bagels with salmon, cream cheese and other classic appetising fillings.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami and classic sandwiches in a busy, old-school Lower East Side setting.
New York is pricier than most US cities, with high hotel rates, dining costs, and attraction prices, though public transport is relatively good value.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Small tips are common in cafés for good service.
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Most Williamsburg, VA to New York, NY trains use the Williamsburg Transportation Center to Penn Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Williamsburg, VA and New York, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Williamsburg Transportation Center has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Second Street Bistro, Blue Talon Bistro
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Ticket office support is available at Williamsburg Transportation Center. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Williamsburg Transportation Center. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Williamsburg Transportation Center: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Williamsburg Transportation Center: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Williamsburg Transportation Center: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg Inn, Colonial Houses.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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