5.0
Pros: Staff was very friendly and helpful on all areas of the train. Cons: More trash receptacles. Tips: Pack snacks and drinks.
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There are 3 daily trains from Boston to Newport News. Traveling by train from Boston to Newport News usually takes around 14 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Northeast Regional train can make the trip in 12 hours and 31 minutes.
Distance | 464 mi (747 km) |
Fastest train | 12h 31m |
Lowest price | £51.50 |
Trains per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Northeast Regional |
Train lines | 2 |
Overall score for trains from Boston to Newport News
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Staff was very friendly and helpful on all areas of the train. Cons: More trash receptacles. Tips: Pack snacks and drinks.
The average price for a train ticket from Boston to Newport News is £104.35, Tickets are generally pricier for this train route, which is to be expected given the long distance. By booking your trip at least 27 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay £134.29 more.
The average cost of a one-way train trip from Boston to Newport News is expected to fluctuate between £78 and £223 in the next 30 days. If you’re planning a train trip to Newport News in the upcoming week, the cheapest price in the next 7 days for a ticket from Boston is £89.
Ticket prices for the train from Boston to Newport News often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in January when the average ticket price is only £106,
If you're thinking of traveling from Boston to Newport News during November, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £169 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in November, is to book your trip well in advance.
If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 27 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Newport News from Boston will be about £134.29 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.
2 train services operate from Boston to Newport News. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 1 | 14h 7m | £180.19 |
Amtrak Northeast Regional | 1 | 14h 53m | £136.49 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Boston to Newport News every day, as well as 4 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £84.
The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. With 1 daily train trips from Boston to Newport News, the Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.
The distance between Boston and Newport News is approximately 464 miles, or 747 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 14 hours and 30 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 31 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Boston to Newport News. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Boston at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Boston to Newport News.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Newport News to Boston.
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):
Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.
From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.
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Link to image attributionNewport News is where you need to be if you want to see how ships, culture, history, and the great outdoors can merge into one incredible adventure. The most popular activities around here include bird watching, camping, boating, and of course, fishing. In this part of Virginia, you can choose between saltwater and freshwater fishing, thanks to the city's three marinas and seven boat ramps.
Among the most famous local historical and cultural destinations, you will find the Endview Plantation, James A. Fields House, and the Historic Hilton Village. Some of the most popular art and culture destinations include the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, Ferguson Center for the Arts, and Peninsula Fine Arts Center.
For a taste of Newport News' finest wines, craft beers and distilled spirits, head over to Toast the Coast. That's where you get to experience what the best breweries, distilleries, and wineries from New Kent to Virginia Beach have to offer.
Newport News is served by Williamsburg International Airport. The city's bus services are operated by Wanda Coach and Greyhound. Then, of course, there's also the Amtrak train service that takes you in and out of Newport News and into the Williamsburg Station.
There are two stations in Boston where you can board the train to Newport News.
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
South Station
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Link to image attributionThe Amtrak train station in Newport News is a low, white-brick building at 9304 Warwick Blvd. This is adjacent to Highway 60, near Huntington Park and the Plaza at Newmarket. Amtrak's Northeast Regional trains and Thruway coaches stop at the station in Newport News. The station has a waiting room with restrooms and vending machines, but there are not many amenities in the immediate area surrounding the station.
9304 Warwick Blvd
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