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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 $27. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 136 miles (220 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $35 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 |
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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 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.
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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.
10:45 PM3h00Newport News, VA1:45 AMWashington, DC$331One-way0 transfers
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10:45 PM3h00Newport News, VA1:45 AMWashington, DC$331One-way0 transfers
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10:45 PM3h00Newport News, VA1:45 AMWashington, DC$331One-way0 transfers
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9:45 PM3h00Newport News, VA12:45 AMWashington, DC$331One-way0 transfers
11:15 AM3h30Newport News, VA2:45 PMWashington, DC$351One-way0 transfers
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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 Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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