York River State Park, Historic Triangle Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Colonial Williamsburg, start by heading northwest on Francis Street toward the intersection with Richmond Road (Route 60). Turn left onto Richmond Road and continue for about 5 miles. Merge onto I-64 E toward Norfolk and stay on the highway for approximately 7 miles. Take exit 242A for US-17 S toward Yorktown. Follow US-17 S for about 4 miles, then take the exit toward VA-199 W. After about 1 mile, take the exit toward VA-198 W. Finally, turn left onto York River Park Rd, and you will arrive at York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Parking is available on-site, and there may be a small parking fee depending on the season.

• Public Transportation

  To reach York River State Park using public transportation, start by taking the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) bus Route 1 from the Williamsburg Transportation Center. You will need to transfer at the intersection of Route 60 and Route 199. From there, catch the WATA Route 5, which will take you towards the direction of the park. However, please note that public transportation may have limited service hours, and you may need to arrange for a taxi or rideshare service for the final leg of your journey as the park is about 2 miles away from the nearest bus stop. Always check the latest bus schedule on the WATA website for current routes and times.