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Compare bus and train for Newport News, VA to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport News, VA to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Newport News, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newport News, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Newport News, VA to Richmond, VA
How to get from Newport News, VA to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport News, VA to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM2h45Newport News, VA5:30 PMRichmond, VA$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2:45 PM2h45Newport News, VA5:30 PMRichmond, VA$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:50 PM2h00Newport News, VA1:50 AMRichmond, VA$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:50 AM2h00Newport News, VA2:50 AMRichmond, VA$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport News, VA to Richmond, VA:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newport News, VA to Richmond, VA costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newport News, VA and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport News station, Newport News, VA and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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