There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Newport News by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 10m$133–549Drive 169.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Newport Newscar 169.4 mi
2h 52m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 20m$54–115Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
6h 44m$32–51Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 36m$107–358Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 43m$119–957
Washington DC to Newport News by foot, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Newport News is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Newport News is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Newport News. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW 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 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Newport News station. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Washington DC and Newport News is 175 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Newport News without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Washington DC to Newport News, including transfers.
Washington DC to Newport News bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Newport News is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Newport News, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Newport News bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Washington DC to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Newport News is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Washington DC to Newport News.
There are 143+ hotels available in Newport News.