There are 5 ways to get from Newport News to Wake Forest 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 1m$50–97Drive 157.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport News to Wake Forestcar 157.7 mi
3h 42m$29–42Train (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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 20m$87–185Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
7h 30m$438–641Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
9h 28m$40–68
Newport News to Wake Forest by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Wake Forest is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Wake Forest is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Wake Forest. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals and arriving at Holding Ave at Brooks St via Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Richmond, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Triangle Town Center P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Wake Forest station. However, there are services departing from Newport News and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Newport News and Wake Forest is 236 miles. The road distance is 158.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Wake Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 1m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Newport News to Wake Forest, including transfers.
Newport News to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Newport News to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Wake Forest is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $430 - $650 and takes 7h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Wake Forest, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Fishing Point & Gum Rock to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Raleigh Union Station, and Union Station - Bus Platform B in around 9h 20m. 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
- 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.com
Train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newport News to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Newport News to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Wake Forest is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Newport News to Wake Forest.
There are 38+ hotels available in Wake Forest.






