- 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 Jacksonville, FL to Newport News, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €153 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 15h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €153, while a train costs an average of €212.
Distance: 548 miles (883 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€212 Average price | €153 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 13m Average total duration Fastest 14h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 3m Average total duration 18h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Jacksonville, FL to Newport News, VA:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jacksonville, FL to Newport News, VA costing on average €212.
Other travel options to Newport News, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 33m.
Tickets start at around €212 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-110.29. The journey takes 14h 43m versus 8h 56m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Jacksonville, FL to Newport News, VA trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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98 · 65 | 4:11 PM Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL | 18h58 | 11:09 AM Newport News station, Newport News, VA | 1 transfer | |
40 · 99 | 10:33 PM Jacksonville station, Jacksonville, FL | 22h37 | 9:10 PM Newport News station, Newport News, VA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Jacksonville, FL to Newport News, VA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €144 but you can travel from only €97 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 548 miles (883 km) distance in 13h 24m.
Distance 548 miles (883 km) |
Average train duration 14h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €144 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 13h 24m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
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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 Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville, FL to Newport News, VA trains use the Jacksonville Station to Newport News station pair. Use this guide to compare Jacksonville, FL and Newport News, VA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Jacksonville Station is 7 km from Jacksonville city centre. Public transport options include:
Jacksonville Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Jacksonville Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Jacksonville Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jacksonville Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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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