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How to get fromNewport News to Roanoke Rapidsby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport News to Roanoke Rapids by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    5h 43m
    $124–180

  2. Drive 94.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport News to Roanoke Rapidscar car 94.2 mi
    2h 20m
    $18–25

  3. Train, bus, taxi via South Hill

    1. Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $129–189

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Williamsburg

    1. Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 31m
    $126–181

  5. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 36m
    $119–160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newport News to Roanoke Rapids. However, you can take the line 108 bus to Amtrak Newport News, walk to Newport News, take the train to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, walk to Richmond, take the bus to South Hill, then take the taxi to Roanoke Rapids. Alternatively, you can drive from Newport News to Roanoke Rapids in around 2h 20m.

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