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Boston to Newport News train schedule
Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Boston to Newport News. The fastest takes 12 hours 30 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:20 AM and the last at 6:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 12h 30m
- First train
- 8:20 AM
- Last train
- 6:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Boston and arrives at Newport News. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:20 AM | 9:35 PM | 13h 15m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 9:10 PM | 12h 30m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 9:35 PM | 12h 55m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 11:09 AM +1 day | 16h 24m | Wed–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 11:27 AM +1 day | 16h 42m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Boston Where you get off in Newport News The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Boston
Where the train stops in Newport News
Return trip: Newport News to Boston
Questions
How long is the train from Boston to Newport News?
The fastest direct train takes 12 hours 30 minutes; the typical trip is 16 hours 24 minutes.
What time is the first train from Boston to Newport News?
The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 6:45 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Boston to Newport News?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Boston?
Trains to Newport News leave from Boston (South Station).