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There are usually 2 daily train trips available from Washington to Newport News.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price€35.98 | Avg. Price€47.25 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration3h 13m | Duration4h 40m |
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Washington DC to Newport News. Traveling by bus from Washington DC to Newport News usually takes around 3 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 129 mi (208 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 50m |
| Cheapest price | €25.61 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Wanda Coach |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Average score for buses from Washington to Newport News
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Good price and reliability to get on the right spot. Cons: Bus tracker would be great to have. Mine did not work so i couldn’t tell if bus was coming or not especially since it was running late. Tips: Bus is reliable, even when running late.
Bus tickets for a trip from Washington DC to Newport News cost €37.33 on average. Tickets cheaper than €37.33 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Washington DC to Newport News is expected to be between €38 and €38. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is December 15, 2025, when tickets are available for December 15, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just €38.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 25 days in advance to save up to €1.09.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Washington DC to Newport News that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 3h 11m | €25.61 |
| Wanda Coach | 1 | 3h 15m | €38.42 |
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger buses operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railroads. On the bus, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard restroom facilities. Amtrak Thruway bus tickets from Washington to Newport News start at €26. On average, there are 2 Amtrak Thruway bus trips on this route every day.
Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown bus carriers in the U.S. The company offers 1 daily bus trips to and from more than 70 cities across the East Coast and the Midwest. With bus ticket prices starting from €38 and convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, Wanda Coach is one of the preferred bus carriers for passengers looking to travel between the Chinatown districts of Washington and Newport News.
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 129 miles from Washington DC to Newport News. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 50 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Because many passengers travel from Washington DC to Newport News at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Washington DC to Newport News, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Washington DC to Newport News. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Washington DC to Newport News; ticket prices start at €20.49.
Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.
D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.
Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transportation hub with three nearby airports and several bus and train stations.
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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.
Washington has two bus stations with service to Newport News.
2230 New York Ave NE
Union Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Newport News.
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