- 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.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€39
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€63
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 55 m
Trains on Sep 19
4
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Newport News, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Newport News, VA will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 4 trains from Washington, DC to Newport News, VA, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 220 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 55 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.
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155 · 6155Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Newport News, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a flight costs an average of €580.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€60 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €580 Average price |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Newport News, VA:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Newport News, VA costing on average €60.
A bus is €536 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Newport News, VA costing on average €580.
Other travel options to Newport News, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Newport News, VA trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:50 PM Washington, DC | 4h19 | 12:09 AM Newport News, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Washington, DC | 4h19 | 1:09 AM Newport News, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
65 | 7:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h09 | 11:09 AM Newport News station, Newport News, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Washington, DC to Newport News, VA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
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 0m.
Distance 136 miles (220 km) |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 4:08 AM |
Last train 7:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Discover the best of Newport News, VA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newport News, VA trip today.
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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Newport News, VA trains use the Union Station to Newport News station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Newport News, VA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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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