The Williamsburg Lodge

Transportation and Directions

Transportation Services

Norfolk and Richmond International airports can be reached within 45 minutes, Newport News-Williamsburg Airport within 20 minutes, and Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport within 5 minutes. Connections to Colonial Williamsburg's hotels are available daily from all airports (except Williamsburg-Jamestown).

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Air Transportation

Alternative Modes of Transportation

  • Rail: Amtrak 1-800-872-7245 or (757) 229-8750
  • Motorcoach: Greyhound/Trailways 1-800-231-2222 or (757) 229-1460
  • Car Rental: Colonial Rent-a-Car (757) 220-9941
  • Taxi Service: Yellow Cab (757) 722-1111
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Driving Directions

Williamsburg Inn®, Providence Hall Guesthouses, Colonial Houses-Historic Lodging

From Interstate 64, take exit 238 onto Route 143 East. Follow Route 143 to the second traffic light and bear right onto Route 132 (Henry Street). Continue on Henry Street through the Historic Area. At the third traffic light, turn left onto Francis Street. Continue on Francis Street, turning right at the third street. Follow the circle to the front drive where the valet will greet you. (757) 229-1000 ext. 3089.

Street Address:
Williamsburg Inn
136 East Francis Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Williamsburg Lodge

From Interstate 64, take exit 238 onto Route 143 East. Follow Route 143 to the second traffic light and bear right onto Route 132 (Henry Street). Continue on Henry Street through the Historic Area. At the third traffic light, turn left onto Francis Street. Turn right on the second street (South England); the Lodge is immediately on the right. (757) 229-1000 ext. 4008.

Street Address:
Williamsburg Lodge
310 South England Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites

From Interstate 64, take exit 238 onto Route 143 East. Follow Route 143 to the second traffic light and bear right onto Route 132. Continue on Route 132 following signs to the Visitor Center. At second left, turn onto concrete aggregate road, Route 132Y. Turn at the first left; the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites is at the top of the hill.
(757) 220-7960.

Street Address:
Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites
105 Visitor Center Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Bus Routes & Parking

All buses going to the Group Arrivals Building or the Visitor Center should enter on U.S. Route 60 (Bypass Road).

The bus waiting area by the Group Arrivals Building is for bus on- and off- loading—15 minutes only. Long-term bus parking is available northeast of the Group Arrivals Building and also on First Street off Capitol Landing Road.

After 5 p.m., Tavern bus parking is available on corner of Botetourt and Franklin streets.

Bus on- and off-loading—15 minutes in the Historic Area:

  • Waller Street
  • Francis Street
  • Nassau Street (DeWitt Wallace Museum)

Download Bus Drop Off and Pickup Locations Map

Colonial Williamsburg and Penske Bus Service Center

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation provides free parking for tour buses and free use of its drivers' lounge for tour bus drivers. The lounge and parking area are located 1.5 miles east of the Historic Area on U.S. Route 60 at the Penske Bus Service Center, 7239 Pocahontas Trail.

The Penske Bus Service Center has a drivers' lounge with

  • Free parking in a lot designed for parking motor coaches
  • TV and comfortable seating
  • Restroom facilities
  • Full-service vending operations, featuring hot and cold entrées, hot and cold drinks, and snacks
  • Kitchen and dining facilities with microwave ovens
  • Direct communication links with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's Group Arrivals Launch Desk
  • Wireless internet access

The lounge and parking area are available without charge to all tour bus drivers from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. daily.

Penske offers:

  • A full-service bus maintenance facility for repairs and servicing
  • Diesel fuel and gasoline
  • A dump station
  • A bus washing facility

These service and maintenance facilities are available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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