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How to get fromNew Orleans to Newport Newsby plane, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from New Orleans to Newport News by plane, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MSY - ORF
    4h 37m
    $292–937

  2. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane MSY - PHF
    7h 10m
    $114–554

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Colonial Heightsbus bus
    3. Drive from Colonial Heights to Newport Newscar car
    22h 8m
    $169–303

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    32h 55m
    $412–864

  5. Drive 1,026.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Newport Newscar car 1,026.3 mi
    18h 5m
    $188–271

New Orleans to Newport News by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration32h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 975.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Newport News, VA, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Patrick Henry Mall via Alexandria, Williamsburg Amtrak Station, and Boundary & Armistead in around 32h 55m.

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