There are 6 ways to get from Newport News to Smithsonian Institution by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
1h 50m$132–526Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
6h 45m$29–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newport News to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 32m$54–125Drive 169.2 mi
- Drive from Newport News to Smithsonian Institutioncar 169.2 mi
2h 52m$31–45Fly 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 28m$112–386Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway
2h 56m$119–446
Newport News to Smithsonian Institution by bus, train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Smithsonian Institution is to bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Smithsonian Institution is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Smithsonian Institution 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 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Smithsonian Institution. However, there are services departing from Newport News and arriving at L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Newport News and Smithsonian Institution is 172 miles. The road distance is 170.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Smithsonian Institution without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Newport News to Smithsonian Institution, including transfers.
Newport News to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Newport News to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Smithsonian Institution is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 5h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newport News to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Newport News to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Newport News to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Smithsonian Institution is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Newport News to Smithsonian Institution.
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