Take the bus from locations throughout Virginia to the station at Newport News. Amtrak offers combination tickets for rail/bus service in this area.
Pick from a morning or afternoon departure on most days for your train travel to Washington, DC. Typically trains depart around 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Pack appropriately for the season's weather. Temperatures in Newport News reach the mid-80s in the summer and hover around the 30s and 40s in winter, while the winters are much cooler and the summers hotter in the capital city.
Expect to pay between $50 and $75 to travel by train between Newport News and Washington, DC. Children under the age of 15 travel for half-price when accompanied by an adult and infants under 2 travel for free.
Spend less on your ticket by taking advantage of discount offers if you are a student or over 62 years of age. You may also get a discount if you are a member of certain travel clubs.
Pay about $20 extra to upgrade your seat from Coach to Business class on the Regional line from Newport News to Washington, DC. There are no express trains between these two cities, so first-class seats are not available.
Browse Amtrak's weekly specials online for good deals on fares for select routes. You will need to know the train service number for your travel as well as your travel date.
Navigate the train station in Newport News easily. Smaller than DC's Union Station, you will find your way around without difficulty.
Relax in the Quiet Car of Amtrak's Regional line through the Northeast Corridor. During your 4-hour train ride to Washington, DC you will also find at-seat amenities such as phone service and electrical outlets for your laptop.
