Due to its excellent location at the intersections of I-95 and U.S. 1 with U.S. 17, Stafford is easily accessible by plane, train, bus and automobile. Amtrak and Greyhound are just minutes away in the neighboring City of Fredericksburg. Nearby international airports are available in Washington, D.C. and Richmond, and non-commercial planes can land locally at Stafford Regional Airport. Rental car services are available. Commuter rail (VRE) also provides easy access for day trips to Washington, D.C. FRED bus provides limited local public transportation.
Airports, Nearest Commercial: Ronald Reagan Washington National (45 min. N), Dulles International (1 hr. NW), Richmond International (1 hr. S), & Baltimore Washington International (1.5 hr. NE).
Airport, Stafford Regional: A 5,000 ft by 100 ft instrument runway, full parallel taxi-ways, high-speed exit systems, Jet-A and Av-Gas fuel storage facilities, and 25 acres of paved aircraft parking aprons (no commercial service available). Location: 75 Aviation Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22406. 540-658-1212 www.staffordairport.com
Bus, FRED - Fredericksburg Regional Transit: This bus system provides accessible transportation through a deviated fixed route bus service. ~ Location: 1400 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. 540-372-1222 http://fredericksburgva.gov/transit/maps.asp
Bus, Greyhound: Location: 1400 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. 540-373-2103. www.greyhound.com
Rail Service, Amtrak: The nearest station* is in Fredericksburg, just across the river from Stafford. Drive times vary from 10-20 minutes from hotels. (*See also VRE commuter trains below). Location: Caroline St. & Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401. 800-872-7245. www.amtrak.com
Rail Service, VRE - Virginia Railway Express: These commuter trains run weekdays only (north in the mornings, and south in the afternoons), and connect to the Washington, D.C. metro and bus systems. You can ride the VRE all the way to Union Station. These trains are ideal for day trips to Washington D.C. One-way tickets can be purchased for about $9.00 at the stations from ticket vending machines (bring a credit / debit card). NOTE: Parking is for residents only, so consider a taxi to the station, or a shuttle from your hotel. Don't forget to schedule a pick-up upon return. Location: Brooke or Leeland Station. 703-684-1001. www.vre.org
Virginia 511 Traffic Reports - Before you depart, or when en route to Stafford, contact Virginia 511 for additional travel information, updates on construction, accident reportss or traffic problems: Visit www.511Virginia.org, or call 511 on your cell phone once you enter Virginia.
Leeland VRE Rail Station