Venue & Travel
Getting to Williamsburg Made Easy! Plan your journey with confidence — whether you’re arriving by air, train, or car, here’s everything you need to know to reach Williamsburg smoothly.
Accommodation
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- Booking Website: https://book.passkey.com/e/51051525
- Colonial Williamsburg Information: https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/stay-play/accommodations/williamsburg-lodge/
By Air
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
- Distance to Williamsburg: Approximately 20 miles (about a 30-minute drive).
- Overview: This is the closest airport to Williamsburg, offering domestic flights and car rental
services (visitwilliamsburg.com). - Ground Transportation: Taxis, Uber, Lyft, and rental cars are available.
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
- Distance to Williamsburg: Approximately 46 miles (about a 1-hour drive).
- Overview: A larger airport with a wider range of domestic flights and ground transportation options.
- Ground Transportation: Taxis, Uber, Lyft, and rental cars are available.
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
- Distance to Williamsburg: Approximately 60 miles (about a 1-hour drive).
- Overview: Offers various domestic flights and car rental services.
- Ground Transportation: Taxis, Uber, Lyft, and rental cars are available.
*Flights into DC may use Amtrak to Williamsburg
By Train
Williamsburg Transportation Center
- Address: 468 North Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
- Services: Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line connects Williamsburg to major cities like Washington,
D.C., Richmond, and beyond. - Facilities: The station offers an enclosed waiting area, parking, accessible platforms, and is within
walking distance to Colonial Williamsburg (amtrak.com). - Hours: Open daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM (williamsburgva.gov)
- Ground Transportation: Taxis, Uber, Lyft, and rental cars are available.
By Car
Driving to Williamsburg
- From the East (Norfolk/Virginia Beach): Take I-64 West.
- From the West (Richmond): Take I-64 East.
- From the North (Washington, D.C.):Take I-95 South to I-64 East.
- From the South (North Carolina): Take I-95 North to I-64
Parking in Williamsburg
- Public Parking: Various public parking lots are available throughout the city.
- Hotel Parking: Many hotels offer complimentary or paid parking options for guests.



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