There are 5 ways to get from Newport News to Durham by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
5h 3m$156–589Drive 178.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport News to Durhamcar 178.3 mi
4h 2m$31–44Train (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
8h 32m$157–252Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
9h 25m$40–66Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHF - RDU
6h 20m$88–498
Newport News to Durham by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Durham is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Durham is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Durham. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals and arriving at Durham via Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, Williamsburg Bus Stop and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Durham 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 8h 32m.
The distance between Newport News and Durham is 202 miles. The road distance is 179.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Durham without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Newport News to Durham, including transfers.
Newport News to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Newport News to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 8h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fishing Point & Gum Rock to Durham Amtrak Station via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Newport News to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Newport News to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Durham is 179 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Newport News to Durham.
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