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Williamsburg Transportation Center

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Intermodal transportation hub in Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg, VA
The Williamsburg Transportation Center in June 2023.
General information
Location	468 North Boundary Street Williamsburg, Virginia United States
Coordinates	37°16′32″N 76°42′28″W / 37.27556°N 76.70778°W / 37.27556; -76.70778
Platforms	1side platform
Tracks	1
Connections	Greyhound Lines Hampton Roads Transit: 921 Williamsburg Area Transit Authority: Blue, Grey, Orange, Red, Tan, Jamestown
Construction
Parking	Yes
Accessible	Yes
Other information
Station code	Amtrak: WBG
IATA code	ZWB
History
Opened	1935
Passengers
FY 2023	69,469[1] (Amtrak)
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station Newport News Terminus Northeast Regional Richmond–Main Street toward Boston SouthorSpringfield
Former services Preceding station Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Following station Norge toward Cincinnati Main Line Grove toward Old Point Comfort
Location

Williamsburg Transportation Center is an intermodal transit station in Williamsburg, Virginia. Operated by the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, it also serves Amtrak's Northeast Regional train as well as Greyhound Lines and Hampton Roads Transit intercity buses. The transportation center was formerly a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) passenger station.

History[edit]

In 1873, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) line led by Collis P. Huntington had connected Richmond with the Ohio River ValleyatHuntington, West Virginia. In 1881, the Peninsula Extension of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway brought the line east to the new city of Newport News. Williamsburg initially allowed tracks to be placed down the main street of town, Duke of Gloucester Street, and even directly through the ruins of the historic capitol building. As regular service was established, the main line was soon relocated slightly north.

Williamsburg's original station was replaced in 1907 with a brick structure, in conjunction with the tercentenary of Jamestown. Then in 1935, the 1907 station was replaced with the present station building with funding from John D. Rockefeller Jr.

C&O passenger service to Williamsburg was replaced in 1971 by Amtrak.

Station layout[edit]

The station is served by two Amtrak trains a day in each direction, with direct service to Newport News, Richmond, and points along the Northeast Corridor from Washington DC through New York City to Boston. Intercity bus service is provided by Greyhound Lines (Carolina Trailways), Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority.

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Williamsburg Transportation Center.

• Williamsburg, VA – Amtrak
• Williamsburg, VA – Station history at Great American Stations (Amtrak)
• Williamsburg Amtrak Station (USA Rail Guide — Train Web)