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North Carolina Museum of Art
Major art museum with a broad collection, rotating exhibitions, and a large outdoor park with public art and trails.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newport News, VA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 148 miles (239 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport News, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport News, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Tickets start at around $90 (€74) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-54.46 (€-44.78). The journey takes 5h 24m versus 2h 53m 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 Newport News, VA to Raleigh, NC trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 12:20 PM Newport News, VA | 12h21 | 12:41 AM Raleigh, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newport News, VA to Raleigh, NC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€63) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 12:13. The fastest train covers the 148 miles (239 km) distance in 11h 4m.
Distance 148 miles (239 km) |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€63) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 11h 4m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 12:13 PM |
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Most Newport News, VA to Raleigh, NC trains use the Newport News to Raleigh Union Station station pair, with some services arriving at North Carolina State Fair Station. Use this guide to compare Newport News, VA and Raleigh, NC train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Raleigh Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Pit Authentic BBQ, Humble Pie, Whiskey Kitchen
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Raleigh Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Raleigh Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Raleigh Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Raleigh Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Raleigh Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include The Raleigh Marriott City Center, Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown.
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