How to get to Richmond, VA from Williamsburg, VA

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Travel Information between Williamsburg, VA and Richmond, VA

Distance45 miles
Available travel modesTrain or coach
Ticket price range£8 - £15
Cheapest modeTrain • £8 • 47 min
Fastest modeTrain • £8 • 47 min
Popular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Travel 45 miles by train or coach between Williamsburg, VA and Richmond, VA. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA.

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from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA

How to get to Richmond, VA from Williamsburg, VA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak3186 AMTRAK
16:070h50
Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
16:57Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
£131One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Amtrak3186 AMTRAK
16:070h50
Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
16:57Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
£131One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Amtrak3186 AMTRAK
16:070h50
Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
16:57Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
£131One-way
0 changes

Other options

Amtrak3186 AMTRAK · 186 Northeast Regional
16:071h25
Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
17:32Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
£131One-way
1 change
Amtrak3174 AMTRAK
06:010h50
Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
06:51Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
£131One-way
0 changes
Amtrak3174 AMTRAK · 174 Northeast Regional
06:011h23
Williamsburg Transportation Center, Williamsburg, VA
07:24Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
£131One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA

FAQs: Travel to Richmond, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA.
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There are 2 ways to get from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA: train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel between Williamsburg, VA and Richmond, VA is a train with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA:

Taking a train costs £7 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £15.

The fastest way from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA is by train with an average journey time of 47 min.

There are alternative travel options to Richmond, VA that take longer:

Coach takes 55 min on average.

The Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA distance is approximately 45 miles.

The average frequency per day from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA is:

  • 3 coaches a day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Richmond, VA from Williamsburg, VA as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA:

    The following travel companies offer services from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA:

    • Travel with Greyhound or FlixBus to go to Richmond, VA by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Greyhound Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA tickets on Omio for £15.
    • Amtrak can get you to Richmond, VA by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA for £8 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA with the following travel companies:

    • Direct coaches with FlixBus with 3 direct coaches per day.
    • Direct train available with Amtrak 4 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Richmond, VA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Williamsburg, VA and Richmond, VA.

    Looking to extend your trip from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA? Many Omio customers who go from Williamsburg, VA to Richmond, VA usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA or Norfolk, VA. If you're looking to explore New York, NY, Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA, Charlottesville, VA or Norfolk, VA from Richmond, VA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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