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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 $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $785.
Distance: 216 miles (348 km)
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$137 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $785 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $137.
A bus is $725 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $785.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Tickets start at around $137 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$71. The journey takes 6h 40m 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.
9:45 PM 6h21 Newport News, VA 4:06 AM Philadelphia, PA $129 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:45 PM 6h21 Newport News, VA 4:06 AM Philadelphia, PA $129 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:45 PM 6h21 Newport News, VA 4:06 AM Philadelphia, PA $129 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:45 PM 6h21 Newport News, VA 5:06 AM Philadelphia, PA $148 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $137.
A bus is $725 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newport News, VA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $785.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 29m.
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport News station, Newport News, VA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Philadelphia Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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