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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 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 Washington, DC:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
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.
FlixBus++FlixBus7:15 AM11h50Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA7:05 PMBethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD$671One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus++FlixBus7:15 AM11h50Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA7:05 PMBethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD$671One-way2 transfers
Fastest
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AA58678:06 PM3h47Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport11:53 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$5491One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 86 Northeast Regional4:08 AM4h10Newport News station, Newport News, VA8:18 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$831One-way0 transfers
- 186 Northeast Regional3:42 PM4h13Newport News station, Newport News, VA7:55 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1101One-way0 transfers
- 6438 AMTRAK · 138 Northeast Regional11:30 AM6h12Newport News station, Newport News, VA5:42 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1121One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus++FlixBus7:00 AM12h05Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA7:05 PMBethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD$671One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM10h45Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA5:45 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$711One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM14h05Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA12:15 PMBethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD$821One-way2 transfers
AA5219+AA58678:06 PM12h43Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport8:49 AMDulles International Airport$4971One-way1 transfer- AA1977+AA58678:06 PM12h55Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport9:01 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$4971One-way1 transfer
- AA2825+AA58678:06 PM14h44Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport10:50 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$4971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport News, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
- 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 Washington, DC 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 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 Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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