There are 3 ways to get from Springfield, VA to Staunton by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak StationCardinal
4h 42m$20–84Bus
- Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to JMU Godwin Transit CenterVirginia Breeze
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis StBRCC South / ...
6h 41m$32–44Drive 140.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield, VA to Staunton140.6 mi
2h 44m$26–38
Springfield, VA to Staunton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield, VA to Staunton is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield, VA to Staunton is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield, VA to Staunton. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield Metro and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via Tysons+Bay G, West Falls Church Metro and JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield, VA to Staunton station. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Springfield, VA and Staunton is 151 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Staunton without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $20 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Springfield, VA to Staunton, including transfers.
Springfield, VA to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from West Falls Church Metro station.
Springfield, VA to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Staunton is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $20 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Springfield, VA, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $18–80 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Staunton Hub / Lewis St via Tysons Corner Metro, Tysons+Bay G, West Falls Church+Bay C, West Falls Church Metro, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 6h 41m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $18–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $25–140
- Business Class
- $40–210
Bus from West Falls Church Metro to JMU Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- britebus.org
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- BRITE Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield, VA to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at JMU Godwin Transit Center station.
Springfield, VA to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staunton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield, VA to Staunton is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Springfield, VA to Staunton.
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