You can get to Williamsburg by plane, car, train, or bus!

IMPORTANT! During your program, we provide transportation to all scheduled Elderhostel events. However, no transportation is provided during free time. Carpooling is encouraged to assist those without vehicles, and taxi service and public bus service are also available. See the "Getting Around" section under Williamsburg Information for more info on transportation within Williamsburg.

Arriving by Airplane: The closest airports to Williamsburg are Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News/Williamsburg. Most major carriers fly into Richmond and Norfolk, however discount carrier Southwest flies into Norfolk only. US Airways, AirTran, and Delta service the Williamsburg/Newport News Airport. You'll need to arrange your own transportation between the airport and our site.

• From Richmond: Groome Transportation Service (804-222-7222) provides service between the airport and Williamsburg every hour on the hour. No reservations are required. Travel time is about one hour. Call for rates.
• From Williamsburg/Newport News Airport: We recommend using one of these taxi services: Associated Cab Shuttle (757-887-3412) or Williamsburg Taxi Service (757-221-0004). Reservations are recommended for these companies. You can also call Williamsburg Limousine Inc. (757-877-0279) or Yellow Cab (757-722-1111) upon your arrival at the airport, however these companies do not take advance reservations. Travel time is about a half hour.
• From Norfolk: Norfolk Airport Express Shuttle Service (757-857-3991) departs every half hour from the airport. Travel time is approximately one hour, depending on traffic conditions at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Please call the shuttle service for rates and information.
• Renting a car at the airport is another option. See the "Getting Around" section under Williamsburg Information for rental car information. Click these links for driving directions: Crowne Plaza Fort Magruder Hotel, Four Points Sheraton.

Amtrak: The train is a great way to travel to Williamsburg from the northeast (Boston, New York, Washington D.C., and many points in between). Call 1-800-872-7245 or visit www.amtrak.com for more information. The train station is 2 miles from the hotel, so you will need to take a taxi. Williamsburg Taxi Service (757-221-0004) is the only company that takes advance reservations. Upon arrival you can also call Williamsburg Limousine Inc. (757-877-0279) or Yellow Cab (757-722-1111).

Taking the Bus: Greyhound buses currently stop in Williamsburg at the train station, approximately 2 miles from our hotels. For schedule and reservation information, call 1-800-231-2222 or visit www.greyhound.com. You will need to arrange for a taxi to take you to the hotel. See the phone numbers listed above.

For more information on the local Williamsburg area, please click here.