Getting Around, Williamsburg Travel, Transport and Car Rental
(Williamsburg, Virginia - VA, USA)
Williamsburg sits on I-64, about halfway between Richmond and Norfolk, and contains a number of popular public travel and transport options. No less than three airports, along with long-distance transport, such as coaches and trains, serve the Williamsburg area, providing plenty of travel options for getting around the city.
Your choice of airport largely depends on where you are flying from, as tickets to some airports in the Williamsburg area can be cheaper than others. Travel around the city is best done by boarding the Williamsburg Area Transit public bus service, as traffic can get congested and stifling.
Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) / Arriving by Air
Address: 900 Bland Boulevard, Newport News, Virginia VA, 23602, USA
Tel: +1 757 877 0221
Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport is situated 14 miles / 22 km east of the city and is serviced by several major carriers, chief among them being US Airways. You will find all the usual facilities at Williamsburg Airport, while ground transportation and travel options include car hire offered by several different companies, and taxis.
Richmond and Norfolk international airports also serve regular flights to and from the Tidewater region.
Car Rental
Half a dozen car rental travel companies have offices at Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport, while other outlets can be found throughout the city. Williamsburg is served by I-64 - take Exit 238 onto Va. 143 to reach the historic area and Colonial Williamsburg. US 60 runs parallel to I-64 and is lined with chain restaurants and outlet malls, both east and west of the city. Traffic in Williamsburg can get congested during peak times and almost unbearable during the summer months, so if you intend to travel around the city, it is often best to take public transport. The scenic Colonial Parkway, which links Williamsburg with Jamestown and Yorktown, is one of the best reasons to hire a car and the scenery will leave you aching for more.
Buses and Coaches
Greyhound coaches travel to Williamsburg from major centers across the country and arrive at the Transportation Center, within walking distance of the historic area. Williamsburg Area Transport operate a convenient bus service connecting many of the city's attractions from Monday to Saturday, every hour from 06:00 to 20:00, and to 22:00 during the summer months.
Trains
Amtrak trains travel to and from Williamsburg daily and stop at the Transportation Center on Boundary and Lafayette streets. The regular trains connect Williamsburg with
Boston,
New York,
Philadelphia,
Washington D.C., and Richmond.
Taxis
Yellow Cab and Williamsburg Taxi both operate from the Transportation Center and are readily available at major points around the city.
Bicycles
The geography of Williamsburg is flat, making it an ideal spot for touring by bicycle. Several rental outlets can be found throughout the city including at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center.
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