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Arrival day is on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Meet the group at Griffin Hotel in Williamsburg
Start of Trip: Check in is at the Williamsburg Inn (shuttles will be available at the Inn to get to the Griffin), 4:00 pm Program registration begins at the Griffin Hotel, 4:45pm Start of Program.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Williamsburg at Griffin Hotel
End of Trip: Program ends at approximately 11:15 am.
Norfolk
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1-1.5 hours, depending on traffic .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is about 45 miles .
Oleta Coach Lines
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 7572531008
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Travel from this airport to the hotel (and back after the program) includes passage through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel which is frequently congested, causing long delays. The trip may well cost in excess of $150 per person one way. We recommend using Richmond or Newport News Airports if possible. Alternate transportation includes Marrow Transit (757-564-5466) or Cary Airport Connection (757-963-0433).
Richmond
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is about an hour depending on traffic .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is about 45-50 miles .
Virginia AirLink
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 8043727433
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Alternate transportation from/to airport available through Oleta Coach Lines, 757-253-1008, Marrow Transit, a private car service,757-564-5466, or Williamsburg Airport Shuttle, 757-218-9539. Call for rates and reservations.
Newport News
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 20-30 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is about 20 .
Oleta Coach Lines
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 7572531008
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Although this is a smaller airport than Richmond or Norfolk, it is the closest and most convenient in terms of getting to and from the airport. Besides the van service listed above, several taxi companies are also available in the ground transportation area of the airport. Alternatives include Marrow Transit (757-564-5466), Williamsburg Chauffeur Service (757-927-5049), and Williamsburg Airport Shuttle (757-218-9539). Note that Williamsburg taxis can drop off but not pick up from the airport.
Arrival day is on 10/5/2025.
Meet the group at Griffin Hotel in Williamsburg.
Start of Trip: Check in is at the Williamsburg Inn (shuttles will be available at the Inn to get to the Griffin), 4:00 pm Program registration begins at the Griffin Hotel, 4:45pm Start of Program.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Williamsburg at Griffin Hotel.
End of Trip: Program ends at approximately 11:15 am..
Station: Williamsburg
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 2 miles .
Triangle Taxi
Taxi
Phone: 7575646969
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Williamsburg is served by both Amtrak and Greyhound, which both arrive at the same Transportation Center. For train information, call 1-800-872-7245 or go to www.amtrak.com. Additional taxis are usually available at the Center. All fares are the same.
Arrival day is on 10/5/2025.
Meet the group at Griffin Hotel in Williamsburg.
Start of Trip: Check in is at the Williamsburg Inn (shuttles will be available at the Inn to get to the Griffin), 4:00 pm Program registration begins at the Griffin Hotel, 4:45pm Start of Program.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Williamsburg at Griffin Hotel.
End of Trip: Program ends at approximately 11:15 am..
Parking at hotel is $5 per night
From Newport News, Norfolk, & points East to Griffin Hotel
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FIRST CHECK IN FOR THEIR ROOMS AT THE WILLIAMSBURG INN Directions to the Williamsburg Inn: Take I-64 W to VA-199 W in York County. Take exit 242A from I-64 W. Merge onto I-64 W. Take exit 242A to merge onto VA-199 W toward Williamsburg/Jamestown. Continue on VA-199 W, use the right lane to take the US-60 ramp to Williamsburg. Turn left onto US-60 W (signs for Williamsburg). Turn left onto York St, Continue onto Francis St E, Turn left onto Colonial St, Turn right to stay on Colonial St, Turn left to stay on Colonial St. Hotel will be on your right. Directions from the Williamsburg Inn to the Griffin Hotel: Head northeast on Colonial St, Turn right toward Bucktrout Ln, follow the signs to either the Green Wing or the Gold Wing of the Griffin Hotel.
From Richmond and points northwest to Griffin Hotel
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FIRST CHECK IN FOR THEIR ROOMS AT THE WILLIAMSBURG INN Directions to the Williamsburg Inn: Take I-64 E to exit 238 for VA-143 toward US-60/Camp Peary/Colonial/Williamsburg. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto VA-143 E/Capitol Landing Rd. Continue to follow Capitol Landing Rd. Slight right to stay on Capitol Landing Rd. Continue onto N Waller St. Then turn right onto Francis St E. Turn left onto Colonial St, Turn right to stay on Colonial St, Turn left to stay on Colonial St. Hotel will be on your right. Directions from the Williamsburg Inn to the Griffin Hotel: Head northeast on Colonial St, Turn right toward Bucktrout Ln, follow the signs to either the Green Wing or the Gold Wing of the Griffin Hotel.
Arrival day is on 10/5/2025.
Meet the group at Griffin Hotel in Williamsburg.
Start of Trip: Check in is at the Williamsburg Inn (shuttles will be available at the Inn to get to the Griffin), 4:00 pm Program registration begins at the Griffin Hotel, 4:45pm Start of Program.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Williamsburg at Griffin Hotel.
End of Trip: Program ends at approximately 11:15 am..
Williamsburg
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 10 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 2 miles .
Triangle Taxi
Taxi
Phone: 7575646969
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Williamsburg is served by both Amtrak and Greyhound, which both arrive at the same Transportation Center. For bus information, call 1-800-231-2222 or go to www.greyhound.com. Additional taxis are usually available at the Center. All fares are the same.