There are 3 ways to get from Washington, DC to Staunton by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 51m$50–90Drive 150.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington, DC to Stauntoncar 150.4 mi
2h 56m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus Virginia Breeze
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis Stbus BRCC South / ...
5h 23m$29–34
Washington, DC to Staunton by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Staunton is to bus which costs $28 - $35 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Staunton is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Staunton. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Washington, DC and Staunton is 152 miles. The road distance is 151.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Staunton without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $50 - $90.
The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Washington, DC to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Staunton is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $35 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Staunton Hub / Lewis St via JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 5h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Washington Union Station to JMU Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- 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
Washington, DC to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at JMU Godwin Transit Center station.
Washington, DC to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staunton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Staunton is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Washington, DC to Staunton.
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