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Compare bus and train for Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Newport News, 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 train which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 $20.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Newport News, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
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How to get from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:03 PM1h24Richmond, VA4:27 PMNewport News, VA$151One-way0 transfers
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3:03 PM1h24Richmond, VA4:27 PMNewport News, VA$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:52 PM1h17Richmond, VA12:09 AMNewport News, VA$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:00 AM1h35Richmond, VA1:35 AMNewport News, VA$191One-way0 transfers
2:03 PM1h24Richmond, VA3:27 PMNewport News, VA$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Newport News, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Newport News, VA as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Norfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Newport News station, Newport News, VA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newport News, VA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Newport News, VA by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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