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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 8 trains that leave Newport News, VA for Washington, DC on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 220 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 5 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
86 Northeast Regional
186 Northeast Regional
186 Northeast Regional
6438 AMTRAK · 138 Northeast Regional
86 Northeast Regional
86 Northeast Regional
186 Northeast Regional
86 Northeast Regional
186 Northeast Regional
6394 AMTRAK · 94 Northeast RegionalTrains from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 136 miles (220 km) distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 4:08 AM |
Last train 7:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Newport News, VA to Washington, DC trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6394 AMTRAK · 94 Northeast Regional | 7:20 AM Newport News station, Newport News, VA | 6h03 | 1:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
6438 AMTRAK · 138 Northeast Regional | 11:30 AM Newport News station, Newport News, VA | 6h12 | 5:42 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
186 Northeast Regional | 3:42 PM Newport News station, Newport News, VA | 4h13 | 7:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
86 Northeast Regional | 4:08 AM Newport News station, Newport News, VA | 4h52 | 9:00 AM New Carrollton Amtrak Station, New Carrollton, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
86 Northeast Regional | 4:08 AM Newport News station, Newport News, VA | 3h42 | 7:50 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Newport News, VA to Washington, DC trains use the Newport News to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Newport News, VA and Washington, DC 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.
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
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