There are 6 ways to get from Newport News to Chapel Hill by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
8h 7m$50–102Drive 189.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport News to Chapel Hillcar 189.3 mi
4h 22m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 25m$97–205Fly from Norfolk International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
5h 30m$436–639Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
10h 1m$41–71Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHF - RDU
6h 34m$68–388
Newport News to Chapel Hill by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Chapel Hill is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Chapel Hill is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Chapel Hill. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals and arriving at E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Richmond and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Chapel Hill station. However, there are services departing from Newport News and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Newport News and Chapel Hill is 260 miles. The road distance is 190.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Chapel Hill without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 7m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Newport News to Chapel Hill, including transfers.
Newport News to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Newport News to Chapel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Chapel Hill is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $430 - $650 and takes 5h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Fishing Point & Gum Rock to E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Durham Amtrak Station, and Durham Station in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Newport News to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Newport News to Chapel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Chapel Hill is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Newport News to Chapel Hill.
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