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How to get to Newport News by train
Routes | 57 |
Trips per day | 147 |
train lines | 2 |
Stations | 1 |
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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 57 other cities. You can choose from 147 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
Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 231 | 8h 32m | $104.90 |
Amtrak Northeast Regional | 32 | 6h 56m | $76.54 |
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 4.4 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
The main train station in Newport News is 9304 Warwick Blvd. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Newport News.
Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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New York | 9h 51m | $161.41 |
Washington D.C. | 6h 33m | $75.12 |
New Haven | 11h 41m | $161.49 |
Alexandria | 4h 38m | $47.01 |
Bridgeport | 11h 22m | $191.83 |
Top train routes to and from Newport News
- train from Charlottesville to Newport News
- train from Newport News to New York
- train from Newport News to Richmond
- train from Norfolk to Newport News
- train from Providence to Newport News
- train from Williamsburg to Newport News
- train from Petersburg to Newport News
- train from Fredericksburg to Newport News
- train from Newport News to Norfolk
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