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Also, how long does it take to get from that airport to the Manor Club via car?
Thanks in advance for the info!
Best wishes,
davd
Thanks in advance for the info!
Best wishes,
davd
There is an Amtrak station in Williamsburg, Newport News, and Richmond. All of them have routes to DC.
If you are really serious about the DC part of the trip, you may be smart to fly in and out of DC Reagan National airport. It is right across the river from DC and you can take the metro (subway) to the Amtrak station in either DC (Union Station) or Alexandria (one stop from the airport). You can rent a car at the Williamsburg Amtrak station. You do not need a car in DC unless you want to visit some of the things farther away from the down town area like Mount Vernon or the Manassas battlefields.
Thanks for the helpful information. Several years ago, I frequently flew to BWI and took the train into DC because fares were much cheaper than DC airports. I recall there was a shuttle from BWI to BWI Amtrak station, and it took about 45 minutes to get to DC Union Station. I assume I could then take a train to Williamsburg. Are fares to DC Reagan (and Richmond) still a lot more expensive than BWI?
I'm a huge fan of Southwest, but I wouldn't spend an extra two or three hours just to fly them. Airtran is dirt cheap too and they fly to RIC and PHF.
Whatever you do in this trip, add up everything cost wise. Remember that Southwest gives you free bags. This could come close to paying for the rental car if you have 4 bags.
You can definitely take the Amtrak from BWI to Williamsburg also. That would be a good option on either end of the trip that doesn't involve DC.
FWIW, most airlines including Southwest and Airtran don't penalize you for taking one way flights. You could also fly into or out of Baltimore and a Williamsburg area airport on the other end. that way you could avoid one of the Amtrak legs also.
I'm a huge fan of Southwest, but I wouldn't spend an extra two or three hours just to fly them. Airtran is dirt cheap too and they fly to RIC and PHF.
Whatever you do in this trip, add up everything cost wise. Remember that Southwest gives you free bags. This could come close to paying for the rental car if you have 4 bags.
You can definitely take the Amtrak from BWI to Williamsburg also. That would be a good option on either end of the trip that doesn't involve DC.
FWIW, most airlines including Southwest and Airtran don't penalize you for taking one way flights. You could also fly into or out of Baltimore and a Williamsburg area airport on the other end. that way you could avoid one of the Amtrak legs also.
Good advice! I didnt realize Airtran flew out of PHF and now they are one big company too!