- Must visit
The Mariners' Museum and Park
Major maritime museum centered on the USS Monitor, with Civil War artifacts, ship models, and hands-on exhibits on naval history.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence, SC to Newport News, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €102 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €102, while a train costs an average of €102.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€102 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €102 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-51.63. The journey takes 7h 16m versus 4h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Trains from Florence, SC to Newport News, VA run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €74 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 268 miles (432 km) distance in 7h 3m.
Distance 268 miles (432 km) |
Average train duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €74 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 3m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Major maritime museum centered on the USS Monitor, with Civil War artifacts, ship models, and hands-on exhibits on naval history.
Restored 18th-century plantation house with period rooms and exhibits on colonial life, the Civil War, and local Black history.
Historic house museum furnished with antiques and family collections, offering insight into affluent life in Virginia around 1900.
Expansive waterfront park with wooded trails, lake views, the Noland Trail, and access to the Mariners' Museum grounds.
Large city park with a beach, fishing pier, picnic lawns, and broad James River views popular for sunsets and easy walks.
Early 20th-century planned neighborhood with English-inspired homes, local shops, and pleasant streets for a self-guided walk.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence, SC to Newport News, VA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newport News, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence, SC to Newport News, VA trains use the Florence Station to Newport News station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence, SC and Newport News, VA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Florence Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Florence Station.
Ticket office support is available at Florence Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Florence Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Florence Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Florence Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Aloft Florence, Hyatt Place Florence Downtown, Hotel Florence, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
Newport News has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newport News: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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