There are 6 ways to get from Arlington, VA to Newport News by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
2h 53m$137–588Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601
5h 9m$28–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 4m$49–114Drive 168.7 mi
- Drive from Arlington, VA to Newport Newscar 168.7 mi
2h 52m$31–45Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 19m$112–388Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 53m$119–446
Arlington, VA to Newport News by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington, VA to Newport News is to bus which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington, VA to Newport News is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington, VA to Newport News. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Fishing Point & City Center via N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc and Elmhurst & Warwick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Arlington, VA to Newport News station. However, there are services departing from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Arlington, VA and Newport News is 172 miles. The road distance is 169.7 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington, VA to Newport News without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Arlington, VA to Newport News, including transfers.
Arlington, VA to Newport News bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Arlington, VA to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Arlington, VA to Newport News is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 9m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Arlington, VA, USA and Newport News, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Arlington, VA to Newport News bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Arlington, VA to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington, VA to Newport News is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Arlington, VA to Newport News.
There are 132+ hotels available in Newport News.