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Travel to Williamsburg

By Car

Williamsburg is conveniently located just off Interstate 64 with well marked routes to the campus. Use maps & directions to navigate to campus.

By Air

Norfolk International, Newport News/Williamsburg International, and Richmond International provide air service from all parts of the country. All three airports have ground transportation services.

Norfolk International Airport

  • Distance from Campus: 45.47 miles
  • Approximate drive: 52 minutes
  • Serviced by most carriers

Richmond International Airport

  • Distance from Campus: 46.71 miles
  • Approximate drive time is 49 minutes
  • Serviced by most carriers

Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

  • Distance from Campus: 19.89 miles
  • Approximate drive time is 27 minutes
  • Serviced by commuter lines
Shuttle Services
Tidewater Coach (Van Rates) Steve Urban – (757) 218-9539 www.tidewatercoach.com
Distinguished Executive Transportation Randy Freeman – (757) 345-5763 or 1-866-783-5192
Carey VIP Chauffeured Services * (to Norfolk only) (757) 963-0433 or (877) 422-1105 www.careyvip.net
Williamsburg Limo (advance reservations required) (757) 877-0279

By Train

Williamsburg is serviced by Amtrak service twice daily. A student discount of 15% is available for train tickets booked at least 3 days in advance. The Amtrak station in Williamsburg is only a few blocks from the campus and taxi service is available. For shuttle service from Williamsburg AMTRAK, contact Williamsburg Taxi at (757) 221-0004

  • Distance from Campus: .48 miles (approximately 4 blocks)
  • Drive time: about 2 minutes

Local Transportation

The Williamsburg Trolley

This easy-to-use system provides service to the three outlying shopping areas from campus.  The Trolley was designed to provide a continuous loop through Williamsburg's favorite communities of  Merchant's Square, High Street and New Town, including stops near the Williamsburg Shopping Center and William & Mary. Convenient connection points along the route make it easy to transfer to Williamsburg Area Transport or Colonial Williamsburg buses.

Williamsburg Area Transport Authority (WATA) - Bus Lines

Visit Williamsburg Area Transport (WATA) for info on hours, fares and disability services.