4.0
Pros: Quiet passengers great driver. Cons: Leg room. Tips: Check it out.
4.0
Pros: I did not see safety measures Some people wore mask. Cons: The drivers when they get on the bus, they could say morning.
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There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Newport News to Washington.
Bus | Train | |
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Avg. Price | Avg. Price€39.69 | Avg. Price€49.50 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration3h 15m | Duration5h 4m |
There is one daily bus from Newport News to Washington DC. Traveling by bus from Newport News to Washington DC usually takes around 3 hours and 15 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 129 mi (208 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 15m |
Cheapest price | €39.69 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Wanda Coach |
Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Newport News to Washington
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Quiet passengers great driver. Cons: Leg room. Tips: Check it out.
4.0
Pros: I did not see safety measures Some people wore mask. Cons: The drivers when they get on the bus, they could say morning.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Newport News to Washington DC. Wanda Coach is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Wanda Coach | 1 | 3h 15m | €39.69 |
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 €40 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 Newport News and Washington.
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 129 miles from Newport News to Washington DC. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Newport News to Washington DC for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Newport News to Washington DC. It leaves the station in Newport News at 10:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Newport News to Washington DC. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Newport News to Washington DC; ticket prices start at €19.40.
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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, 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.
Most buses depart from the main station in Newport News.
980 J Clyde Morris Blvd
All buses from Newport News arrive at one main station in Washington.
2230 New York Ave NE
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