William & Mary is conveniently accessible by air, rail, and car, with multiple transportation options serving the Williamsburg area.

William & Mary is located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, approximately 50 miles southeast of Richmond and 150 miles south of Washington, D.C.

  • 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.