Historic Jamestowne, Eastern Shore Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from anywhere in the Eastern Shore, take US-13 South towards the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. After crossing the bridge, continue on US-13 South until you reach the intersection with VA-32. Turn left onto VA-32 and follow it to the junction with US-60. Merge onto US-60 West, which will lead you toward Williamsburg. Continue on US-60 until you reach the intersection with Colonial National Historical Parkway. Turn right onto Colonial National Historical Parkway and follow the signs to Historic Jamestowne, located at 1368 Colonial Nat'l Historical Pkwy, Jamestown, VA 23081. Parking is available on-site but may incur a fee, typically around $10.

• Public Transportation

  For public transportation, start by taking a bus from your location to Williamsburg, VA. The Greyhound bus service has routes that can take you to Williamsburg. Once in Williamsburg, you can use local taxi services or rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft to reach Historic Jamestowne. The distance is approximately 15 miles from Williamsburg to Jamestown, and the taxi fare will typically cost between $25 and $35. Be sure to check the latest bus schedules in advance.

• Combination of Car and Ferry

  For a scenic route, consider taking a ferry from the Eastern Shore to mainland Virginia. Drive to the ferry terminal at Cape Charles and take the ferry to Little Creek. Once you disembark, continue driving on US-60 West until you reach Colonial National Historical Parkway. Turn onto the Parkway following the signs for Historic Jamestowne. Note that there is a fee for the ferry, which varies but is generally around $15 per vehicle.