There are 5 ways to get from Newport News to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
2h 27m$133–506Drive 276.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport News to Philadelphiacar 276.4 mi
5h 54m$51–73Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newport News to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
7h 30m$97–212Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Philadelphiabus FlixBus N2601
9h 37mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newport News to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h$102–212
Newport News to Philadelphia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals and arriving at Philadelphia via Elmhurst St at Lee Hall and Williamsburg Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Newport News and arriving at 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Newport News and Philadelphia is 246 miles. The road distance is 278 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Philadelphia without a car is to train via Washington which takes 7h 30m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Newport News to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Newport News to Philadelphia bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Newport News to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 7h 30m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 9h 37m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fishing Point & Gum Rock to 30th Street Station via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, and Washington Union Station in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
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 Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newport News to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newport News to Philadelphia bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Newport News to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Philadelphia is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Newport News to Philadelphia.
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