There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Newport News by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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 Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
3h 6m$173–839Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
9h 14m$51–80Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 2m$123–775Drive 277.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Newport Newscar 277.7 mi
5h 54m$51–74Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
4h 1m$179–1,343Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane EWR - ORF
4h 10m$198–751Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newport Newstrain Northeast Regional
8h 18m$175–267
Philadelphia to Newport News by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Newport News is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Newport News is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Newport News. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Fishing Point & City Center via Washington Union Station, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc and Elmhurst & Warwick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Newport News station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Newport News is 246 miles. The road distance is 279.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Newport News without a car is to train via Washington which takes 8h 2m and costs $120 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Philadelphia to Newport News, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Newport News bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Newport News is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $120 - $800 and takes 8h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Newport News, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Patrick Henry Mall via Washington Union Station, Williamsburg Amtrak Station, and Boundary & Armistead in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Newport News bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Newport News is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Philadelphia to Newport News.
There are 140+ hotels available in Newport News.