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Williamsburg Area Transit Authority

 

Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) provides a transportation system to citizens of James City County, the City of Williamsburg, and the Bruton District of York County. Our major objective is to ensure services meet the social and business needs of our community by providing a seamless coordinated regional transit system serving residents, visitors, and students through Fixed-Routes and transportation service for the Disabled.

 

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Our bus services operates Monday - Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Off Peak 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Peak

Holiday Closing New Year's Day (January 1) Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve (December 24) Christmas Day (December 25)

Fares $1.25 per one-way trip: plus $0.25 to transfer from another line. Maximum one-way trip costs $1.25. Exact fare only, operators do not carry change or currency. Children under 6 who do not occupy a seat and are accompanied by an adult - no charge! Middle and high school students with a school student's ID who reside in James City County, the City of Williamsburg, and Bruton District of York County can ride Williamsburg Area Transit Authority's fixed-route at no charge. Persons who are elderly (60 and over) and/or disabled with a Medicare card can ride Transit's fixed-route at a half fare of $0.50.

How to Use the Bus Schedule Familiarize yourself with the maps for each line and find the route nearest you. Check the timetables for the route that you want. The timetables provide estimated arrival times at several key points. In order to determine the time at which the bus will be at your designated bus stop, you must estimate the time based on the distance of your stop from the nearest key point. If you have questions about which route you should use or at what time you can catch the bus, call (757) 259-4093. List of Bus Stops (pdf)   Transportation for the Disabled Williamsburg Area Transit Authority operates a specialized service within our regular transit bus areas for disabled persons. Call 259-4093 for more information.

Places Served

• Health - Williamsburg Community Hospital, Williamsburg Medical Center, Eastern State Hospital, Colonial Mental Health, Human Services Center, Governor Berkeley Professional Center, Mt. Pleasant Professional Center, Norge Medical Center, and Urgent Care (Williamsburg Crossing and Ewell Station shopping centers).
• Shopping - Merchant's Square, Williamsburg Shopping Center,  Monticello Shopping Center, Williamsburg Outlet Mall, The Williamsburg Pottery, James-York Plaza, The Village Shops,  McLean's Grocery, Soap & Candle Factory, Kristiansand Office Park, Colonial Towne Plaza, Shops at Wythe Green, Patriot Plaza and Ewell Station, Prime Outlet. 
• Education - James Blair Middle School, Lafayette High School, College of William & Mary, Walsingham Academy, Norge Elementary School, Toano Middle School and Berkeley Middle School.
• Recreation - James City/Williamsburg Community Center, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, The Williamsburg Pottery and Go Karts Plus.

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