There are 6 ways to get from Newport News to Bethesda by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
2h 9m$135–530Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
6h 43m$31–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newport News to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 55m$59–125Drive 175.6 mi
- Drive from Newport News to Bethesdacar 175.6 mi
3h 8m$32–47Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 37m$114–389Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h$119–988
Newport News to Bethesda by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Bethesda is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Bethesda is to fly and subway which takes 2h 9m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Bethesda station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals and arriving at Washington Union Station via Elmhurst St at Lee Hall and Williamsburg Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Newport News and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Newport News and Bethesda is 180 miles. The road distance is 176.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Newport News to Bethesda, including transfers.
Newport News to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Newport News to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Bethesda is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newport News to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newport News to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newport News to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Newport News to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Bethesda is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Newport News to Bethesda.
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