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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 bus which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 $18.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA
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.
67 Northeast Regional10:03 AM1h24Main Street Station, Richmond, VA11:27 AMNewport News station, Newport News, VA$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
125 Northeast Regional6:52 PM1h17Main Street Station, Richmond, VA8:09 PMNewport News station, Newport News, VA$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
125 Northeast Regional6:52 PM1h17Main Street Station, Richmond, VA8:09 PMNewport News station, Newport News, VA$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
67 Northeast Regional9:34 AM1h53Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA11:27 AMNewport News station, Newport News, VA$251One-way0 transfers
125 Northeast Regional6:23 PM1h46Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA8:09 PMNewport News station, Newport News, VA$151One-way0 transfers
93 Northeast Regional · 6093 AMTRAK8:27 PM3h13Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA11:40 PMNewport News station, Newport News, VA$391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:50 AM2h10Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA10:00 AMVirginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM1h50Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA9:40 AMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM2h00Richmond, 17th St and Ambler, VA6:30 PMNorfolk, Poplar Hall Dr (CVS/pharmacy), VA$311One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA
Travel to Newport News, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA.

This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Newport News, VA costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Newport News, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Newport News station, Newport News, VA.
- 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.
- 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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