There are 4 ways to get from Staunton to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 6m$45–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus BRCC North
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus Virginia Breeze
5h 1m$28–36Drive 149 mi
- Drive from Staunton to Washingtoncar 149 mi
2h 52m$28–40Train, fly, subway
- Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 9m$83–385
Staunton to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staunton to Washington is to bus which costs $27 - $40 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Staunton to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Staunton to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Central United Methodist Church and arriving at Washington Union Station via JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Staunton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Staunton and Washington is 152 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Staunton to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $45 - $75.
The train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Staunton to Washington bus services, operated by BRITE Bus, depart from Central United Methodist Church station.
Staunton to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staunton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Staunton to Washington is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $40 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Staunton, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central United Methodist Church to Washington Union Station via JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 5h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- britebus.org
Bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- BRITE Bus
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Staunton to Washington bus services, operated by BRITE Bus, arrive at JMU Godwin Transit Center station.
Staunton to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staunton to Washington is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Staunton to Washington.
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