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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newport News, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 $52, while a flight costs an average of $704.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$65 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $704 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Washington, DC:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $65 (€55).
A bus is $653 (€546) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $704 (€589).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€55) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30 (-€25). The journey takes 4h 10m versus 2h 58m 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 Washington, DC
How to get from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:45 AM4h35Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA4:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:45 AM4h35Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA4:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA5490+AA59175:00 AM3h44Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport8:44 AMDulles International Airport$5691One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 1164 Northeast Regional4:08 AM4h10Newport News station, Newport News, VA8:18 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$851One-way0 transfers
- 6438 Connecting Bus · 1138 Northeast Regional11:30 AM6h07Newport News station, Newport News, VA5:37 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1301One-way1 transfer
- 6394 Connecting Bus · 94 Northeast Regional7:20 AM6h08Newport News station, Newport News, VA1:28 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1301One-way1 transfer
- AA5077+AA58427:55 PM4h03Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport11:58 PMDulles International Airport$5691One-way1 transfer
AA1269+AA58427:55 PM4h04Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport11:59 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$5691One-way1 transfer- AA3238+AA60534:33 PM4h43Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport9:16 PMDulles International Airport$5691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $65 (€55).
A bus is $653 (€546) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $704 (€589).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 25 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 Washington, DC 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 Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newport News station, Newport News, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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