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About Newport News

Newport 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.

What train companies travel to Newport News, Virginia?

Located in Virginia, Newport News is accessible by train from 28 other cities. You can choose from 92 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Newport News on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Newport News are also available.

Train companies serving Newport News

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak2159h 23m$120.16
Amtrak Northeast Regional367h 18m$94.48
  • 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.

  • 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. The Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.

Which train carrier has the best service to Newport News?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Newport News by train with Amtrak Northeast Regional giving them a 4.5 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak had the most comfortable train service to Newport News taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak offers. They rate Amtrak a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Newport News punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Newport News, rating them a 4.5 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$14.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Newport News, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Newport News. In the last month, trains from Williamsburg to Newport News had the lowest average price at $14.00.

The main train station in Newport News is 500 Bland Blvd. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Newport News.

The closest airport to Newport News is Newport News Williamsburg Intl Airport (PHF), it is located 3.3 miles from the city center of Newport News.
Newport News ranks number 5 among most popular train destinations in the region. It also ranks number 86 in United States. Newport News ranks number 15 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Newport News via train service. On average 52 direct daily train trips serve Newport News.
The population of Newport News is 182385. Newport News ranks number 4 in terms of population in Virginia and number 113 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Newport News range from $14 for a short trip to Newport News, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Newport News starts at , and a longer trip by train to Newport News can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $29.
People who take the train to Newport News are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Newport News easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Newport News is 500 Bland Blvd, located just 3.5 miles away. Select 500 Bland Blvd as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Newport News. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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