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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $93.
A bus is $453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $518.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 52m.
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around $93 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.44. The journey takes 6h 44m versus 5h 16m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus7:15 AM5h30Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus7:15 AM5h30Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus7:15 AM5h30Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus3:00 PM5h45Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA8:45 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
10:10 PM6h15Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA4:25 AMPhiladelphia Bus Station$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $93.
A bus is $453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $518.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 52m.
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport News, VA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport News station, Newport News, VA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Flights mostly depart from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
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