There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Newport News by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 15m$156–915Drive 312 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Newport Newscar 312 mi
6h 12m$57–83Bus
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
13h 34m$66–121Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus
13h 41m$65–119Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newport Newstrain Northeast Regional
14h 14m$176–365
Altoona to Newport News by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Newport News is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Newport News is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Newport News. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Fishing Point & City Center via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc and Elmhurst & Warwick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Newport News station. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Altoona and Newport News is 552 miles. The road distance is 313.9 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Newport News without a car is to train via Washington which takes 13h 15m and costs $150 - $950.
It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Altoona to Newport News, including transfers.
Altoona to Newport News bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Newport News is to train via Washington which takes 13h 15m and costs $150 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 13h 34m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Newport News, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Patrick Henry Mall via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Williamsburg Amtrak Station, and Boundary & Armistead in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Fishing Point & City Center via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Williamsburg Bus Stop, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, and Elmhurst & Warwick in around 13h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Newport News bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Altoona to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Newport News is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Altoona to Newport News.
There are 140+ hotels available in Newport News.








