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 | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. PriceHRK 240.06 | Avg. PriceHRK 284.55 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips3 | Daily Trips3 |
Duration | Duration3h 15m | Duration4h 55m |
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Newport News to Washington DC. Traveling by bus from Newport News to Washington DC usually takes around 3 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Thruway bus can make the trip in 3 hours,
| Distance | 129 mi (208 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 0m |
| Cheapest price | HRK 189.57 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak Thruway |
| Bus lines | 2 |

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.
Bus tickets for a trip from Newport News to Washington DC cost HRK 256.81 on average. Tickets cheaper than HRK 256.81 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 Newport News to Washington DC is expected to be between HRK 253 and HRK 284. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is January 28, 2026, when tickets are available for January 28, 2026. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just HRK 253.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 10 days in advance. This way, you can save up to HRK 2.34 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Newport News to Washington DC that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Amtrak Thruway usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Thruway | 2 | 3h 15m | HRK 189.57 |
| Wanda Coach | 1 | 3h 15m | HRK 284.36 |
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 Newport News to Washington start at HRK 190. 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 HRK 284 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. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours. 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, 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 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 5:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Newport News to Washington DC, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled buses that travel from Newport News to Washington DC every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Newport News to Washington DC without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Newport News to Washington DC; ticket prices start at HRK 151.66.

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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.

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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 buses 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.
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Opened more than 100 years ago in 1907, Union Station is the largest transportation hub in Washington, D.C. with almost 5 million travelers passing through it every year. As the official headquarters of Amtrak, Union Station is the main train station in the U.S. capital. It is also a major hub for intercity bus travel, serving as the main bus station in D.C. for a number of carriers, including Greyhound, BoltBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. Union Station offers easy transit connections to places all over D.C. with dedicated stops for the city’s metro, bus and streetcar services, as well as commuter rail for travelers to and from the surrounding areas. Additionally, with a full blown shopping mall on the premises, Union Station is also among the most popular shopping destinations in the nation's capital.
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