Weekend Info
A block of rooms is available at the Hilton Garden Inn. Book your room now through our booking link or call 757-253-9400 and mention code WM50 for the group rate.
Attendees are also invited to stay at the Colonial Williamsburg Lodge or the Williamsburg Inn and are encouraged to book as soon as possible. Call 1-800-HISTORY and ask for the W&M discount of 15% off.
Parking
Due to high traffic volume during Traditions Weekend, there is limited 15-minute temporary and handicap parking near the Alumni House to accommodate registration. Look for Traditions Weekend parking signs around campus throughout the weekend. Please do not park in individual parking spaces with posted reserved signs for specific individuals or businesses. Additional information on parking for each event will be provided to registrants in their check-in information.
Visit the Parking Services webpage for more information about parking on campus and off-campus and to download a printable campus map.
If you have specific mobility needs, please indicate within your registration or contact advevents@wm.edu.
Directions
By Train
Amtrak serves the Williamsburg Transportation Center with a connecting train from Washington, D.C.
By Plane
Norfolk, Newport News/Williamsburg and Richmond International Airports are all close to campus.
By Car
From the Richmond Airport and points west:
Interstate 64 East
Exit 234 to the right (199 East)
Travel 8 miles, then turn left down Jamestown Road
From the Norfolk Airport and points east:
Interstate 64 West
Exit 242-A (199 West)
Travel 5.2 miles, then turn right down Jamestown Road
Taxi Services
William & Mary does not have a preferred transportation partner, but below are several options for travel when in town.
- Cardinal Cabs: 757-345-5557
- Colonial Capital Cabs: 757-345-2224
- Historic Taxi: 757-258-7755
- Williamsburg Taxi Services: 757-221-0004 (Open 24 Hours)
- Triangle Taxi: 757-564-6969
- Best Taxi: 757-358-7151
Uber or Lyft
Either app can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play.
Pro tip: Check that your driver’s license plate, photo and name match what’s in the app.*William & Mary and the Alumni Association assume no responsibility in the event any of the above services are utilized.
Bus Transportation
William & Mary has an ongoing contract with Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) to provide bus services for William & Mary students, faculty, and staff.
The campus bus system is designated the Green Line. It provides a bus dedicated to daily transportation throughout campus seven days a week. The Green Line also provides a connection with other lines (Red, Blue, and Trolley) in the greater Williamsburg area through buses on a circuit loop, every 30 minutes.
For the campus bus line information see the Green Line Schedule, or view the complete WATA Bus Line Schedule for Williamsburg-wide transportation.
For additional questions not answered on this page, please call 757- 221-1750 or email advevents@wm.edu.