Travel about 416 miles from New York to Newport News, Virginia. Here you will find Civil War sites, historic homes and plenty of American history to entertain and educate.
Decide whether you want to travel directly from New York to Newport News or have a transfer in Washington, D.C. There's not much difference between arrival times and cost, but you might miss your connecting train if your first train is delayed.
Review the schedules for train travel between New York and Newport News. You may wish to book an overnight train or catch an early-morning departure to get to Newport News before the end of the day.
Take the train and the bus on some Regional departures for Newport News. You will connecting bus itineraries which may be an economical choice if your travel extends further into historic Virginia.
Pick a departure from New York's Penn Station Southbound on the Northeast Corridor route. There are 2 offered daily, with 2 additional trains scheduled Mondays through Fridays, Saturdays through Sundays, and 6 departures total on Fridays.
Book your ticket well in advance as these trains tend to get full. You may also discover whether you qualify for any of Amtrak's discount offers by logging onto their Web site and making your reservations in advance.
Book a seat in either Coach or Business class. There are no first-class seats available on the train to Newport News, but you will find the amenities offered in Business class are comparable.
Find your way to the departure station in New York early for your trip to Newport News. Most carriers suggest that passengers arrive from 30 to 90 minutes before their scheduled departure time.
Plan on boarding your own baggage for this trip to Newport News. There is no checked bag service at the station, though you should be able to find self-service handcarts in the terminal.
