Primary Domestic Airports:

• Richmond International Airport

  • Approximately 45-60 minutes from campus

  • Broad domestic availability across major U.S hubs (Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Charlotte, Dalas, ect.)

  • Rental cars, Uber/Lyft, and taxi services are available

• Norfolk International Airport

  • Approximately 60 minutes from campus

  • Domestic service with frequent connections through major hubs.

  • Ride-share and taxi options are available

International Access:

For international attendees and those traveling from major U.S cities, the Washington D.C region offers two major airport options

• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Major international gateway with direct service to North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean

  • Approximately a 3-hour drive from campus

  • Offers connecting domestic flights to Richmond or Norfolk

• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • International gateway with extensive global connections

  • Approximately a 3.5 hour drive from campus

  • Offers a direct Amtrak train service to Williamsburg

    • The train runs twice a day

    • The train ride lasts 5 hours

Williamsburg is conveniently located along Interstate 64, the primary east-west highway in southeastern Virginia, providing direct access regionally.

From Washington D.C:

1. Take I-95 South toward Richmond

2. Merge onto I-295 South (around Richmond)

3. Continue onto I-64 East toward Norfolk

4. Exit at Williamsburg (exit 238)

From Norfolk/Virginia Beach:

1. Take I-64 West toward Richmond

2. Cross the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

3. Exit at Williamsburg

William and Mary is located adjacent to downtown Williamsburg. Parking information will be provided in advance of the conference.

Williamsburg is served by Amtrak via the Williamsburg Transportation Center, five minutes from campus. Rail service provides a reliable and convenient option for attendees traveling from major East Coast Cities.

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line provides direct service between Williamsburg and:

• Washington, D.C.

• Richmond, VA

• Alexandria, VA

• Baltimore, MD

• Philadelphia, PA

• New York, NY

• Boston, MA

Direct Amtrak service runs from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg. The travel time is around 4 hours.

Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA)

Local bus service is provided by the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, which operates routes throughout Williamsburg and the surrounding areas.